At the turn of the 21st century, the prevalence of autism spectrum disorder among American children was roughly 1 in 150. That’s according to data collected by the Autism and…
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How to Keep Pets Cool in the Heat
PHOENIX — As much of the world swelters, it’s not just people who need help with the dog days of summer. Pet owners have to consider how to both shield…
Summer safety tips for you and your pets!
As we enter our summer months, it’s important to take extra precautions to keep our furry friends safe. With a few helpful tips, you can keep your pets comfortable, and…
Does carbon-free mean carbon-neutral? Activists, industry fight over details in new Minnesota energy law
Environmental justice advocates are pushing back on proposals to include trash incinerators and wood biomass plants as carbon-free energy sources under a new state law that aims to make Minnesota…
Pigeons: Understanding Them, Knowing Their History, and Protecting Them
Ubiquitous in our cities, pigeons are often overlooked despite their fascinating behaviors. One lesser-known aspect of their behavior is monogamy: Pigeons are monogamous and mate for life, although this monogamy…
The Shingles Vaccine May Help Delay Dementia
GSK Plc’s shingles vaccine was linked to a longer delay in dementia onset than a competing shot, a finding that suggests superior protective powers against one of the world’s most…
A Twice-Yearly Shot Prevents HIV, Study Finds
CAPE TOWN, South Africa — Twice-yearly shots used to treat AIDS were 100% effective in preventing new infections in women, according to study results published Wednesday. There were no infections…
“No Animals Were Harmed” Program is Now Free of Charge Worldwide
American Humane is pleased to announce that our “No Animals Were Harmed®” (NAWH) program is growing! American Humane works in association with the American film and TV industry to help…
Can Food Really Change Your Hormones?
Dr. Taraneh Nazem, a reproductive endocrinologist and infertility specialist for RMA of New York, recently watched a TikTok video claiming that eating raw cacao daily could completely balance your hormones…
Valentin Graf: The importance of individual behavior for bird-mediated seed dispersal
In our latest post Valentin Graf, PhD student at the Senckenberg Biodiversity and Climate Research Centre in Frankfurt, presents his work ‘Individual behavior shapes patterns of bird-mediated seed dispersal’. He…