Dogs may have been man’s best friend — and treated as such— since the earliest days of domestication. According to a study published this month, prehistoric people likely cared for a sick puppy for weeks before it died, suggesting an emotional attachment to the animal. This. . . Read More

Colorectal cancer is the second-leading cause of cancer deaths, claiming the lives of about 50,000 Americans each year. Although the overall incidence of colon cancer has been falling over the past few decades, recent studies reveal that in Gen Xers and Millenials, colon cancer. . . Read More

In ordinary neighborhoods across the United States, people share their homes with wild animals kept as pets. The laws around privately owning exotic animals vary by state, with essentially no restrictions in some places. So while you need a license to own a dog, you can purchase. . . Read More

Opioid addiction claims nearly 100 lives every day. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, there was a record 33,091 opioid overdose deaths in 2015, up 16 percent from the record set the previous year. In response to the crisis, researchers and policy makers. . . Read More

To treat a wound appropriately, you have to know whether it’s infected. Delaying treatment of an infected wound can interfere with healing, while the unnecessary use of antibiotics can cause side effects and lead to drug resistance. But identifying infections promptly can. . . Read More