In a new case study, researchers from North Carolina State University found that a family suffering from illnesses that ...

In a new case study, researchers from North Carolina State University found that a family suffering from illnesses that ...

One of the primary reasons cats scratch is to maintain the health of their claws. Scratching helps shed old nail sheaths and keeps the claws sharp and functional. This behaviour, ingrained in their ...

Scratching an itch is almost irresistible — even though it can make a problem worse. Now researchers have discovered a mechanism that explains the "itch-scratch cycle".

Risk of Serious Infection Even in Low-Active IBD Nov. 1, 2023 — Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is an independent risk factor for serious infection, even at very low levels of gastrointestinal ...

A century ago, in the pre-antibiotic era, rheumatic fever was a leading cause of children’s deaths. A child would get a strep infection, the untreated infection would develop into rheumatic ...

A 41-year-old man was evaluated for swelling in the ankles and syncope. CT of the chest showed bilateral mediastinal and ...

Therefore, the appropriate local conditions exist for colonization of underlying host tissues by bacteria growing as microcolonies, and the pathogenesis of endocarditis as a biofilm disease is ...

For instance, high-protein diets can harm senior cats with chronic kidney disease, so it's important to talk to your veterinarian before transitioning diets. What to look for in indoor cat food ...

as our tester cats did, see your vet to rule out underlying medical issues such as gastrointestinal disease, anemia, kidney disease, or nutritional deficiencies as well as behavioral causes.