Pets as social allies support mental health and healing
Humans live in social packs much like animals and pets provide emotional support. Research from the 1980s onward shows pet ownership improves well being, reduces stress, and can aid recovery times, though it should not replace human interaction.
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FluMist Shortage Strikes Nationwide As Doses Lag
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Pancreatic cancer survivor Sandra Wilke shares her story
Sandra Wilke, 74, survivor of pancreatic cancer, urges awareness and trials. She recalls diagnosis in 2012, partial pancreatectomy, trials and side effects, and emphasizes the need for early detection research and patient voices. Wilke participates in a Johns Hopkins study on genetic markers for early detection.
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Centers For Disease Control and Prevention
Jill Tadl
Mayo Clinic Health System
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