A new network could help predict health problems in your pup
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A network analysis of more than 26,000 dogs and their health conditions helps reveal which diseases tend to go together, providing data that veterinarians and researchers can use to help treat the problems that dog man’s best friend face, according to a study published DATE in the open-access journal PLOS Computational Biology by Antoinette Fang from the Fred Hutchingson Cancer Center in Seattle, Washington, USA, and colleagues.
Scientists from the Monell Chemical Senses Center will present their research at the 16th Pangborn Sensory Science Symposium, “Connecting Senses and Minds,” August 17-21, 2025 in Philadelphia. Monell researchers will share their investigations on added sugars, smell and taste function while taking GLP-1 weight loss medications, odor mixtures, oral sensitivity to sucrose and dairy fat, and sensory mechanisms of tasting complex carbohydrates.
Families, particularly those already vulnerable to food insecurity, can face difficulties obtaining food in the aftermath of natural disasters. University of Houston researchers will utilize artificial intelligence to develop an online resource for food pantries, aiming to streamline stakeholder collaboration and distribute resources to families in need.
OKLAHOMA CITY – While smoking rates in the United States have substantially declined over the past six decades, smoking remains high among people with low incomes, leading to health disparities. A smartphone app that delivers real-time, tailored messages may hold the key to helping them quit, according to University of Oklahoma clinical trial results published today in JAMA Network Open.
The antibody also has potential to treat a broad array of other conditions, including autoimmune disorders, cancer and diabetes, research indicates.