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Chronic Valve Disease Common Cause of Heart Murmur Jul. 16, 2026
Q: My 7-year-old, 20-pound mixed breed dog has a heart murmur. Her veterinarian thinks it's due to c... Read More
Wild Versus Farmed Jul. 10, 2026
Most of us know that fish and seafood need to be part of our menus — at least twice a week. Th... Read More
Retractable Leashes Risky for Dogs and People Jul. 09, 2026
Q: I usually walk my golden retriever, Jake, on a retractable leash, which we both love. Our local p... Read More
Removing the Excuses Jul. 03, 2026
Sometimes it's the smallest things that can help us reach our goals. Take breakfast, for example. If... Read More
Flip-Flops After 50 Jul. 03, 2026
Most of us can fondly remember what it felt like to turn 50. And now that we've celebrated and survi... Read More
America's Public Lands Need the Same Vision That Created Them Jul. 03, 2026
Frederick Law Olmsted is well known for pioneering landscape architecture. We know him as the man be... Read More
More Bacteria on Human Beard Than Dog Fur Jul. 02, 2026
Q: I grew up with dogs, but my husband wasn't as fortunate. We now have a dog — and a toddler ... Read More
Dried Fruit Can Be Healthy Jun. 26, 2026
If you look at your diet, do you get enough fruits and vegetables? For most of us, the answer is no.... Read More
90-Year-Old Newlyweds Jun. 26, 2026
Here's a story to help you feel young at heart no matter how old you happen to be. While paging thro... Read More
Pet Turtles Carry Salmonella Jun. 25, 2026
Q: Our son wants to adopt a turtle from his friend, who has become bored with his pet. Is there any ... Read More
Blowin' Through the Jasmine in My Mind Jun. 25, 2026
The most useful piece of life advice I have encountered in months arrived through the well-worn spea... Read More
Nutrition News Over the Years Jun. 19, 2026
I've written this weekly column for more than 30 years, starting when I was a reporter for the State... Read More
Caregiver Survival Guide Jun. 19, 2026
Full disclosure: Even though I've been obsessed with health issues my entire life, I've never been i... Read More
Puppy's Hernia Needs Surgical Repair Jun. 18, 2026
Q: Rosie, our pit bull puppy, has a soft lump where her belly button should be. When we push on it, ... Read More
Magic Medicine? Jun. 17, 2026
People are excited about peptides. The internet is filled with claims: Peptides raise your energy, b... Read More
Vitamin C for Your Muscles Jun. 12, 2026
Those of us over 30 lose approximately 3% to 8% of our skeletal muscle mass each decade, and more ov... Read More
Why I Don't Plan to Stop Drinking Alcohol Jun. 12, 2026
Is a glass of wine with dinner going to increase your chance of getting cancer or another serious il... Read More
Blue Zones: Part 2 Jun. 12, 2026
Last week, we talked about Dan Buettner's research on the Blue Zones, the five places in the world w... Read More
Cutting the Rest Between Gym Sets Unleashes All Kinds of Benefits Jun. 12, 2026
There are two ways to lift weights, and while both build muscle, I think of them as different specie... Read More
Cats' Tails Tell Tales Jun. 11, 2026
Q: I am about to adopt a cat, my first. I want to understand what my new cat is trying to tell me th... Read More
