Cats may find food more appealing if it has a distinct odour Jaromir/Getty Images Cats that refuse their regular food might simply have become disenchanted by its odour – a discovery that suggests new strategies pet owners can explore to encourage their felines to eat. Many owners have felt the frustration of feeding finicky cats…
New rules approved by Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. could blunt the impact of a federal judge’s order freezing the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s vaccine advisory committee and putting many of its decisions on hold, experts say. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content….
Prior data are mixed regarding a potential association between GLP-1 medications and erectile dysfunction (ED), a common problem in men with diabetes. This real-world study of men with type 2 diabetes identified a possible modest link between GLP-1 agonist use and ED when compared with DPP-4 inhibitors. The researchers called for randomized trials using a…
One of the radiolarian fossils found inside the rock sample Courtesy of Jonathan Aitchison A tiny pellet of ancient rock, a mere half the size of a grain of rice, has yielded 20 microscopic fossils representing eight different species, including one that is entirely new to science. The discovery will enhance our understanding of the…
For the past few years, minimalist manis have been leading the way. But a new playful trend—polka dot French tip nails—is set to shake the classic manicure up this spring. From the barely-there ‘soap’ nail trend to softly blurred finishes and sheer pale pink ballet-slipper shades, the overall vibe has been polished, put-together and expensive-looking….
A drug originally used to treat a rare disease could extend the lives of patients with an aggressive form of ovarian cancer, according to a clinical trial. Platinum-resistant ovarian cancer occurs when the disease progresses within six months of starting platinum-based chemotherapy. This form of chemotherapy is different from other types because it uses compounds…
About one in five males older than 15 years is infected with a high-risk HPV type. Among males ages 9 to 26 years, those who received the 9-valent HPV vaccine had a lower risk of a composite of HPV-related cancers compared with those who were unvaccinated. These results indicate that HPV vaccination should be sex-neutral,…
Gmail is one of—if not the—most popular email platform in the world. But it’s not the favorite for users who care about their privacy. Google doesn’t offer end-to-end encryption (E2EE) for basic Gmail users, instead opting for “Transport Layer Security” (TLS). This provides security in transit, but doesn’t help once the message reaches its destination….
About a year ago, I was stationed in downtown D.C. on an especially chilly spring day, watching hundreds of federal employees line up outside their office buildings. In a humbling exercise, employees were waiting to test whether their entry badges still worked at the Department of Health and Human Services — or whether they’d be walked back…
Welcome to Culture Clinic, MedPage Today‘s collaboration with Northwell Health to offer a healthcare professional’s take on the latest viral medical topics. Adaptogens are having a moment, particularly in food and beverages, with celebrities like Bella Hadid dipping their toes into functional medicine entrepreneurship. Hadid’s brand Kin Euphorics makes a line of “functional beverages” infused…
