Human Health Archives - Page 2 of 114

Mar 9 2026 | Jenny Amphaeris

Integrating Companion Animals Into Healthcare And Social Services

While companion animals can boost their guardian’s well-being, the responsibility of caring for them often leads people to delay or refuse healthcare and social services. Considering companion animals within these systems could benefit both humans and animals alike. READ MORE

Mar 3 2026 | Dan Neilson

Contaminated Meat: An Overlooked Cause Of Urinary Tract Infections

Harmful bacteria are frequently found in animal products and are best known for causing gastrointestinal distress. This research suggests that exposure to bacteria originating from contaminated meat may contribute to urinary tract infections. READ MORE

Feb 11 2026 | Andrea Polanco

How Many Animals Are Used In Research? A Deep Look At The United States & Canada

In this resource, we explore trends in the number of animals used in research in the U.S. and Canada, based on data tracked by government and non-profit agencies for the past several decades. READ MORE

Jan 30 2026 | Meghann Cant

Learning From The Anti-Smoking Movement To Help Animals

The decades-long campaign against tobacco offers key strategic and tactical lessons that animal advocates can apply to their work. READ MORE

Jan 15 2026 | Meghann Cant

Factory Farms Cost U.K. Taxpayers £1.2 Billion Annually

In the U.K., public health, the environment, and rural jobs are paying a heavy but hidden price for the promise of cheap meat. READ MORE

Jan 6 2026 | Jos Veenhoven

The Real-World Impact Of Vegan Documentaries

Films like What The Health, Forks Over Knives, and Cowspiracy have introduced veganism to a wide audience. But do these documentaries actually change what people eat? READ MORE

Dec 17 2025 | Meghann Cant

Most Chicken Slaughterhouse Workers At High Risk For Injury

A U.S. study finds that 81% of workers in poultry processing plants are at high risk for injury, driven by individual workload rather than overall line speed. READ MORE

Dec 15 2025 | Dancan Oyolla

Rethinking Food Systems In Africa

Industrial farming has left Africa carrying heavy costs — environmental, cultural, and ethical — that are rarely acknowledged. Building just and sustainable food systems means recognizing ecological debt, centering animal welfare, and restoring local values that connect humans, animals, and the land. READ MORE

Dec 5 2025 | Meghann Cant

The Economic Case For A Fur Farming Ban In The European Union

An innovative study quantifies the fur industry’s hidden costs, revealing that its total societal contribution is overwhelmingly negative. READ MORE

Topics

Get Involved

Human Health