Rabies: child dies after contact with bat
In Canada, a child died of rabies, which he certainly contracted after contact with a bat that was found in ...
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Virus: Chinese fur farms, a new threat?
Dozens of viruses, some of which can be transmitted to humans, have been detected in fur farms in China. THE ...
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Salmonellosis: Avoid kissing your bearded dragon!
There is currently an outbreak of salmonella in the United States caused by small lizards called "bearded dragons." THE ESSENTIAL ...
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These adorable squirrels are responsible for spreading leprosy
Red squirrels were the main vector of leprosy in medieval England. THE ESSENTIAL Red squirrels were responsible for the leprosy ...
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Rat, hedgehog, reptile… 9 diseases that non-traditional pets can transmit to us
Some French people keep non-traditional domestic animals (rats, mice, hedgehogs, reptiles, etc.) without being aware of the risks. THE ESSENTIAL ...
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Sleep: Sharing your bed with your pet can ruin your night
While pets provide many health benefits during the day, they can interfere with your sleep quality if they sleep with ...
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An anti-aging elixir could be developed thanks to these tiny marine animals
Scientists have discovered that proteins from tardigrades, a marine animal, could delay the aging of human cells. THE ESSENTIAL Researchers ...
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Humans transmit more viruses to other animals than the other way around
Humans transmit twice as many viruses to domestic and wild animals as they catch, according to a large analysis by ...
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How do pets enrich children’s lives?
Having a pet can be a very rewarding experience for a child. THE ESSENTIAL Pets play a significant role in ...
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Cognitive decline: the companionship of an animal can reduce the risk
Elderly people living with a pet are less likely to suffer from a decline in their cognitive functions, according to ...
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What if clams could make us live more than 500 years?
The genes of certain clams could make us live more than 500 years. Explanations. THE ESSENTIAL New research has shed ...
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Having a pet during childhood reduces anxiety later
Attachment to a pet during childhood reduces anxiety in adolescence. THE ESSENTIAL Anxiety disorders tend to develop in late childhood ...
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Zoonosis: 4 viruses transmitted by animals will kill 12 times more by 2050
Zoonoses, diseases transmitted to humans from animals, could kill twelve times more people worldwide by 2050, according to a new ...
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HIV: having a pet impacts access and use of healthcare
Adults living with HIV may face difficult choices when balancing their own health needs with the care of their pet. ...
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Is it safe to kiss your pet?
Researchers have warned about diseases that pets can transmit to humans, particularly when they lick their faces. THE ESSENTIAL Animals ...
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Aphasia: having an animal improves the communication of patients
New research from the University of South Australia shows pets can play a crucial role in improving communication and well-being ...
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In the laboratory, human hair grows on animals… to fight against baldness!
© Shutterstock / STEKLOWe are born with all hair follicles, which contain hair stem cells. But the human body is ...
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Emerging Brucella: tools to determine their dangerousness for humans
The emergence of new bacteria of the genus Brucella worries scientists, but an ANSES project has enabled the development of ...
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Your pet can pass on antibiotic-resistant bacteria to you
According to a new study, dogs and cats can pass on multidrug-resistant “superbugs” to their owners...and vice versa! THE ESSENTIAL ...
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Cancer: 4 animals capable of detecting it by smell
Man can distinguish 1 billion billion different smells. Despite this impressive figure, the human sense of smell is much less ...
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Veganuary: 4 healthy reasons to eat vegan for 1 month
Taking the Veganuary Challenge and going on a vegan diet free of animal products for a month has many health ...
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Dolphins can get Alzheimer’s too
The brains of three species of stranded dolphins have been studied by Scottish scientists. They observed in these marine animals ...
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Why the death of a pet should be taken more seriously
Losing your four-legged friend is a source of trauma. American scientists have called for an end to the social stigma ...
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Stress: how can pets help us on a daily basis?
Pets can help people with less resilience cope with the stresses of everyday life. THE ESSENTIAL One in two French ...
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Covid-19 in animals: it is humans who transmit the virus
A new database helps to better understand the impact of Covid-19 on animals. THE ESSENTIAL Researchers hope this database will ...
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What is a zoonosis?
A zoonosis is an infectious disease that has passed from animals to humans. It can be of bacterial, viral or ...
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Surrounded by sick colleagues? Your body anticipates and prepares for the fight!
According to an article by an American biologist, the bodies of animals and humans anticipate the risk of falling ill ...
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A new virus discovered in China
In China, 35 people have been infected with a new virus, called "Langya", probably transmitted by an animal. THE ESSENTIAL ...
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Dogs in mind, animals, man’s best friends
France has 63 million pets… Which bring a lot of joy. Companions, guards, but also medical auxiliaries. At all stages ...
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Botulism kills animals in a Parisian park
© iStockAt the end of July, about twenty aquatic birds and fish were found dead in the lake of Parc ...
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