Gluten has gotten a bad rap in recent years. As a consequence, low- and gluten-free diets have become popular, with people speculating that the consumption of wheat and other gluten-rich grains has negative effects on their health. But at this point, that’s all it is-speculation. In the absence of celiac disease or gluten sensitivity, there […]
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A mounting body of scientific evidence suggests that sugar is even more detrimental to our health than was previously thought. We all know that sugar is a big factor in weight gain and obesity, but that’s only the beginning, experts say; excess sugar consumption may contribute to a host of ills, from heart attacks to
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A growing body of evidence suggests that moderate coffee intake is not associated with adverse health effects in adults and can be incorporated into a healthy diet. But if you’re watching your weight, don’t overlook the calories from milk, cream, and sweeteners that you may add to your coffee. As a 2017 study in the
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Yesterday, the Center for Biological Diversity increased the reward for information leading to a conviction for the illegal killing of a radio-collared wolf in California, OR-59, who had traveled there from Oregon in December 2018. Earlier this week, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service released a statement announcing a $2,500 reward while publicly revealing for the first time that the wolf’s death was an unlawful shooting. With the Center boosting
The Animal Legal Defense Fund is offering a $5,000 reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the person or persons responsible for illegally trapping a coyote in Essex County, Massachusetts. The male coyote, who was approximately five months old, was caught in a Body Trap, which is illegal in Massachusetts. The barbaric and indiscriminate trap was placed
Mainstream attitudes towards cannabis have shifted, leading more people to consider it as a medicinal tool for themselves and their furred family members. Vets agree that you should never give your dog any products containing tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), the psychoactive chemical found in marijuana. Aside from its legality concerns, there are currently no known safe dosages,
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A Michigan hunter named Kurt Johnston Duncan was sentenced Tuesday under a plea deal after being accused of poaching numerous species, including 18 gray wolves over the past 18 months. Wolves are protected in Michigan and are on the federal endangered species list, they are off limits to hunters. 56-year-old Duncan pleaded guilty in September to seven poaching crimes
Fast food restaurants have sought a healthier image in recent years by featuring more salads, veggie burgers, and even grilled chicken nuggets. But has the fare really improved nutritionally? To find out, researchers tracked changes in hundreds of menu items at 10 popular chains at three points over the past three decades: 1986, 1991, and
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The Challenges of Potty Training Older Dogs Learning how to house train an older dog can be both more and less challenging than potty training a puppy. Older dogs have larger bowels and bladders, and better control of their bladders and bowels, which is helpful in potty training older dogs. Meanwhile, puppies don’t always have
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Ah, the pitter patter sound of new puppy paws. Couple that with the oh-so-sweet scent a new puppy emits, and top it off with the gentle sounds of puppy snores. These are the moments dog moms and dads love about having a new pooch to call their own. But with those sweet moments can come
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