The Health Benefits of Pets

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An FDA panel has recommended allowing compounding pharmacies to make six unapproved peptides. Dr. Sanjay Gupta and CNN Health's John Bonifield discuss their popularity, safety concerns and what comes next. This episode was produced by Madeleine Thompson and Leying Tang. Medical W ...  Show more

Besides being cute, here are four ways science shows that pets may be good for our mental and physical health. Check out the video version of this podcast: youtube.com/@psychologyin10minutes 

Companion pets - especially dogs - are credited with making our lives richer and more fun, but does the science back up this belief? Dr Laurie Santos breaks down what it is dogs can do to make us happier - and what behaviours we can adopt to experience the wellbeing boost of dog ...  Show more

We often see pets as just a part of our daily lives - the ones who greet us at the door, curl up beside us, or demand breakfast at 6 a.m. sharp. But behind those everyday moments lies a bond that’s shaped by millions of years of co-evolution and a deep emotional connection that c ...  Show more

Join us on today's episode of Better Together where we're joined by internationally-renowned veterinarian who provides integrative care that bridges Western and Eastern medicine. We talk today about what to do and what not to do with your pets during quarantine, how cleaning prod ...  Show more