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How Pets Are Shaping Public Health Equity: Insights from APHA 2025

rom tackling loneliness in older adults to transforming housing policy for youth experiencing homelessness, this year’s American Public Health Association (APHA) conference revealed something powerful: the health of people and pets are deeply connected. Across studies and cities—from Philadelphia to Denver to global One Health initiatives—researchers are reimagining what public health looks like when we […]

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Canines

How Pets People Feel at Home Half a World Away

Ever notice how your dog’s tail wag or your cat’s purr can make a bad day better? Science just backed that up—especially for people living far from home. A new study from Tufts University looked at how international students in the U.S. rely on pets to fight homesickness, ease stress, and build a sense of […]

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Canines

The Science of Best Friends: How You and Your Dog Shape Each Other

Ever feel like your dog understands you a little too well? Science says you’re not imagining it — you and your pup are actually co-constructing your relationship, one walk, treat, and cuddle at a timeanimals-15-02875. Researchers at the Université de Montréal just dropped a groundbreaking study that redefines what it means to be “pet parent […]

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Human relations

The Urban Rat Explosion: Understanding the Causes and Consequences

The dramatic increase in urban rat populations has become a pressing issue for cities worldwide. Recent studies and news articles have highlighted how various factors, including climate change and urbanization, fuel this alarming trend. Understanding the Rat Boom Rats are a common sight in urban environments, but recent research indicates that their populations are exploding. […]

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Human relations

Pets as Health Guardians: Insights Into Their Protective Role Against Pollution

As society continues to navigate through modern health challenges, the role of pets has evolved beyond companionship. Recent insights have highlighted pets as potential sentinels for human health, particularly in the context of environmental pollution. In this blog post, we explore how pets can be invaluable in understanding and mitigating the impacts of pollution on […]

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Human relations

Your Cat Video Obsession Might Be Saving Your Mental Health 🐾

Ever felt a little guilty for losing an hour to puppy TikToks or late-night cat compilations? Don’t! Science just dropped some paws-itively awesome news: your animal video binge might actually be keeping loneliness at bay. Why Pet Videos Are More Than Just Cute Distractions Researchers found that when people watch animal videos, they don’t just […]

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