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We work to create meaningful improvements in human and animal health and welfare by advancing innovative and neglected medical research.

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If your dog was spayed or neutered and now struggles with health or behavior issues, it might be due to a loss of natural hormones. Hormone restoration under a veterinarian's guidance might help.

πŸ”— Learn more:
www.parsemus.org/project/horm...

#DogHealth #HormoneRestoration #SpayNeuterSyndrome

06.03.2026 18:24 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Long COVID affects millions with lingering symptoms after the initial infection. New evidence indicates that metformin, a drug used to treat type 2 diabetes, may help prevent Long COVID when started early in the illness.

πŸ”— Learn more:
www.parsemus.org/2026/01/metf...

#LongCOVID #Metformin #COVID19

05.03.2026 05:24 πŸ‘ 10 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 1
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Veterinarians: if your clinic offers hormone-sparing sterilization (hysterectomy or vasectomy), or hormone restoration for spayed or neutered dogs, we invite you to join our Veterinary Directory:
www.parsemus.org/register-a-c...

#DogHealth #SpayNeuter #Gonadectomy #VeterinaryScience #Veterinarians

01.03.2026 23:40 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Hormones influence growth, metabolism, immunity, behavior, and quality of life. When dogs are spayed or neutered, the loss of hormones can contribute to health problems. Could hormone restoration benefit your dog?
πŸ”— www.parsemus.org/project/horm...

#DogHealth #HormoneRestoration #SpayNeuterSyndrome

26.02.2026 19:09 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) is a common condition in older male dogs that can lead to frequent urination, discomfort, and reduced quality of life. PEMF (pulsed electromagnetic field) therapy is an effective non-surgical treatment.

Learn more:
πŸ”— www.parsemus.org/project/enla...

#BPH #PEMF

25.02.2026 10:42 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Evidence shows that metformin, a low-cost diabetes medication, may not only help treat acute COVID-19 but also reduce the risk of developing Long COVID when taken soon after infection.

πŸ”— Read more: www.parsemus.org/2026/01/metf...

#LongCOVID #Metformin #COVID19 #EvidenceBasedMedicine

21.02.2026 11:41 πŸ‘ 10 πŸ” 3 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 1
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A major shift in women’s health: long-standing black box warnings on menopause hormone therapy have been removed as evidence grows that these treatments can be safe and beneficial when used appropriately.

πŸ”— Read more:
www.parsemus.org/2026/01/blac...

#WomensHealth #HormoneTherapy #Menopause #hrt

19.02.2026 19:15 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Our newsletters share evidence-based updates on emerging research and innovative treatments for people and pets. We never sell or share subscriber information.

Subscribe here:
www.parsemus.org/about/subscr...

#MedicalResearch #EvidenceBasedHealth #HealthInnovations #HealthNews #PetHealth

18.02.2026 22:29 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Fluvoxamine can slow the body’s ability to break down caffeine, potentially intensifying its effects. Many people, including some clinicians, are unaware of this interaction.

Learn what to watch for:
www.parsemus.org/2025/12/fluv...

#Fluvoxamine #Caffeine #MedicationSafety #DrugInteractions

17.02.2026 11:23 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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February is National Cancer Prevention Month. New research shows potential for earlier action against breast cancer with less collateral damage than traditional treatments.

πŸ”— Learn more: www.parsemus.org/2025/03/nano...

#CancerPreventionMonth #BreastCancer #Nanotechnology #WomensHealth

16.02.2026 08:13 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Research shows that intravenous iron therapy, not oral supplements, can rapidly restore iron levels and is associated with improved outcomes in iron-deficient patients with chronic heart failure.

πŸ”— Learn more: www.parsemus.org/2024/06/intr...

#AmericanHeartMonth #HeartHealth #IVIron #IronTherapy

12.02.2026 00:14 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Each year, a professional survey asks dog owners for their opinions on pet health. The latest survey, conducted in 2025, shows that 55% prefer hormone-sparing sterilization over conventional spay or neuter. Awareness is growing!

#DogHealth #PuppyCare #SpayNeuter #HormoneSparing #ovarysparingspay

08.02.2026 17:38 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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If you or someone you care for is taking fluvoxamine, pay attention to caffeine intake. Caffeine can increase fluvoxamine side effects and affect how well it works.

πŸ”— Learn more:
www.parsemus.org/2025/12/fluv...

#Fluvoxamine #Caffeine #MedicationSafety #DrugInteractions #sideeffects

05.02.2026 19:46 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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The removal of the black box warning on menopausal hormone therapy marks a long-overdue course correction. For many women, the benefits of HRT outweigh the risks.

Read more:
www.parsemus.org/2026/01/blac...

#WomensHealth #HormoneTherapy #Menopause #PatientSafety #HealthyAging #HRT

04.02.2026 00:18 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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February is National Spay Neuter Month. Use our Spay & Neuter Risks infographic to see which type of sterilization is best for your pet:
www.parsemus.org/project/how-...

#nationalspayneutermonth #spayneuter #spayneutersyndrome #hormonesparingsterilization #doghealth #ovarysparingspay

02.02.2026 17:44 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Spaying and neutering have long been considered standard practices in responsible pet care. But they can affect a dog’s long-term health.

Learn more: www.parsemus.org/2025/12/to-n...

#spayneuter #spayneutersyndrome #pethealth #petsterilization #hormonesparingsterilization #doghealth #dogspay

29.01.2026 21:52 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Metformin keeps surprising researchers. In a new case study, a woman experienced significant improvement in lupus symptoms after adding metformin to her treatment regimen.

πŸ”— See: www.parsemus.org/2025/12/a-ca...

#metformin #SystemicLupusErythematosus #SLE #Lupus #ScienceBackedAlternatives

24.01.2026 20:50 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Spay & neuter procedures eliminate hormones that contribute to growth, metabolism, and bone health. But hormone-sparing sterilization alternatives are available!

πŸ”— Learn more: www.parsemus.org/project/horm...

#nationalspayneutermonth #spayneuter #spayneutersyndrome #pethealth #doghealth #dogspay

21.01.2026 18:59 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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In a world full of social media β€œfacts,” knowing how to find accurate medical information for you and your pet is more important than ever. This guide will show you.

πŸ” Check it out: www.parsemus.org/how-to-find-...

#EvidenceBased #ScienceBackedAlternatives #pethealth #humanhealth

18.01.2026 01:20 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Metformin continues to surprise researchers with its wide-ranging health benefits. A new case study examines its role in the treatment of systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE), an autoimmune condition.

πŸ”— See:
www.parsemus.org/2025/12/a-ca...

#metformin #SystemicLupusErythematosus #SLE #Lupus

13.01.2026 23:17 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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January is #NationalEyeCareMonth. Did you know that vision loss is one of the 14 key risk factors linked to dementia? Addressing it could reduce dementia risk.

Learn more:
πŸ”— www.parsemus.org/2024/10/targ...

#nationaleyecaremonth #alzheimers #dementia #brainhealth #visionloss #eyecare

12.01.2026 22:20 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Enlarged prostate (BPH) is common in aging men, and can disrupt daily life. Take our BPH quiz to see whether your symptoms may be related, and discover PEMF therapy.

πŸ”— See: www.parsemus.org/project/pemf...

#prostatehealth #bph #prostateswelling #enlargedprostate #menshealth #PEMF

12.01.2026 01:07 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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A new website, Hormone Health for Dogs, provides clear, evidence-based resources on the role of hormones in canine development, behavior, and health.

πŸ”— See: hormonehealthfordogs.org

#nationalspayneutermonth #spayneuter #spayneutersyndrome #hormonesparingsterilization #dogspay #ovarysparingspay

09.01.2026 23:54 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Our brains respond to what we eat, and science shows dietary patterns can influence memory, thinking, and long-term cognitive health.

Learn how to feed your brain:
πŸ”— www.parsemus.org/2025/06/how-...

#alzheimers #alzheimersresearch #dementia #cognitivedecline #brainhealth #minddiet

08.01.2026 18:04 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

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08.01.2026 17:59 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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January 1–7 is #DietResolutionWeek, a great time to consider how your food choices impact your overall health, including breast cancer risk.

πŸ”— Learn more:
www.parsemus.org/2019/02/how-...

#dietresolutionweek #minddiet #healthyeating #healthyfood #breastcancer #breastcancerawareness

08.01.2026 02:45 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Happy #DietResolutionWeek! From January 1–7, people around the world are setting intentions to improve their relationship with food.

How are you planning to nourish your body this year? Share your goals below!

#minddiet #healthyeating #healthyfood #brainhealth #dementia #alzheimers

06.01.2026 18:59 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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What’s good for your body can be good for your brain! Understanding how diet and body composition affect your brain can empower smarter habits and healthier aging.

πŸ”— See: www.parsemus.org/2025/11/how-...

#dietresolutionweek #minddiet #healthyeating #healthyfood #brainhealth #dementia #alzheimers

03.01.2026 00:33 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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Happy New Year! Thank you for being the heart of our work in 2025. Get ready for even more impact in the year ahead!

Your donation supports advocacy, education, and research in health innovations for people and pets. Please consider a tax-deductible year-end gift: www.parsemus.org/donations/?u...

01.01.2026 02:07 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Neutering has been a staple of responsible dog care for decades, but research shows that when and how it’s done can affect a dog’s long-term health.

πŸ”— See:
www.parsemus.org/2025/12/to-n...

#spayneuter #spayneutersyndrome #petsterilization #doghealth #dogspay #ovarysparingspay #dogvasectomy

29.12.2025 23:37 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0