Human Health Archives - Page 3 of 114

Dec 2 2025 | Amy Brewer

How Getting A Puppy Affects Families With Children

Researchers examined how adding a canine family member shapes children’s and adults’ mental health, revealing both positive experiences and daily challenges. READ MORE

Nov 27 2025 | Meghann Cant

The Case For A European Union-Wide “Positive List”

A positive list, which focuses on species that can be safely and humanely kept as companion animals, might just be the solution the European Union needs to address the harms of the exotic pet trade. READ MORE

Nov 12 2025 | Matt Backhouse

Humane Companion Animal Population Management: Navigating Public Health, Animal Welfare, And Human Behavior Change

The well-being of stray and roaming animals can’t be separated from that of the human communities they live in. We need data-driven, context-appropriate strategies that can simultaneously protect human health and prevent animal suffering. READ MORE

Oct 29 2025 | Meghann Cant

Inside The Meat Industry’s Backlash To EAT-Lancet

The meat industry orchestrated a coordinated online campaign to discredit the landmark 2019 EAT-Lancet planetary health diet. READ MORE

Oct 28 2025 | Marita Calderón

Is Animal Welfare Missing From Conversations About Climate Change?

Climate change affects animal welfare, but a literature review suggests that communication strategies may be overlooking this important angle. READ MORE

Oct 23 2025 | Elena Schaller

Tackling Burnout Among Veterinary Nurses And Technicians

Animal care staff are at high risk of burnout, but experts say that better communication, leadership, and workplace culture can make a real difference. READ MORE

Oct 15 2025 | Peter Wolf

Compassion Under Pressure: A Study Of U.S. Animal Shelter Staff Well-Being

A survey reveals an unusual combination of high compassion satisfaction and high secondary traumatic stress scores in animal shelter staff across the U.S., suggesting the need for resources to mitigate the impact of job-related stress. READ MORE

Oct 9 2025 | Maggie Herskowitz

“Farmers Love Their Animals!” Yes, That’s The Problem

Feelings of guilt and trauma about animal slaughter are not uncommon in U.K. animal farmers, who experience higher rates of suicide than average. READ MORE