Traveling internationally? It could be illegal to bring along these medications, according to a pharmacist As Americans gear up for summer travel, 77% expect to pack a prescription medications, said a survey. A pharmacist shares the drugs that are likely to be prohibited when traveling internationally.
Georgia police sergeant touts ‘amazing’ abilities of K9 companion in book: Made him a 'better human' Mark Tappan, an Alpharetta, Georgia, police officer, wrote the book "A Dog Named Mattis" about the relationship between him and his skilled K9 and lessons learned along the way.
Pentagon's 'barbaric' drug testing on beagles raises hackles of pet-loving politicians The White Coat Waste Project uncovered a Defense Department project that is spending nearly $1 million on experimental drug testing of a human pharmaceutical on canines, to Congress' dismay
7 of this week's most noteworthy health stories, in case you missed them Before heading into a new week, check out some of the top recent stories in Health that you may have missed, or have been meaning to check out — here are 7 of the biggest recent stories.
Charlotte the stingray not pregnant, has disease, says North Carolina aquarium: 'Truly sad' Charlotte, a California round ray living in an aquarium in North Carolina, is not pregnant, as initially believed. Instead, she has a "rare reproductive disease."
Mental health and stress issues in America get new attention from National Geographic National Geographic released a new mental health campaign to encourage the public to understand the effects of stress. Contributor Yudhijit Bhattacharjee shared key details about stress relief.
'Can my pet eat cicadas?' Expert reveals what to do if your dog or cat gets hold of this insect Vet tech Amanda Fredal explains what happens if your pet ingests a cicada, symptoms to look out for and how to prevent pets from snacking on these insects this year.
Tattoos may increase risk of developing lymphoma, alarming new study finds A new Swedish study has found that tattooed individuals have a 21% increased risk for lymphoma, a type of blood cancer. Here's a deeper dive into a potentially growing health issue.
Bear meat for dinner? Follow these steps to prevent parasitic infection, CDC says Eating undercooked meat from wild game animals can cause a rare illness known as trichinellosis, health officials have warned. Experts share symptoms and prevention tips.
Virginia public school faces backlash after students reportedly played segregation game The Lyles-Crouch Traditional Academy in Alexandria, Virginia is facing backlash after students segregated other students based on their race while playing a game.
