# human health (blogs) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 3 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover human health. Page: Feed: --- ## [Cryptorchidism in dogs: should you keep a descended testis?](https://www.parsemus.org/2026/08/cryptorchidism-in-dogs-hormone-sparing-options/) _2026-08-20 · Linda Brent, PhD and Robert J. McCarthy, DVM, MS, DACVS · Parsemus Foundation_ Cryptorchidism in dogs means one or both testes never made it down into the scrotum, and the retained testis carries a real risk of developing a tumor later in life. Veterinarians agree the undescended testis should come out. But what about a normal, descended testis sitting in the scrotum? The post Cryptorchidism in dogs: should you keep a descended testis? appeared first on Parsemus Foundation . ## [You get to pay twice](https://thework.edf.org/p/you-get-to-pay-twice) _2026-08-18 · Amisha Kumar · The Work_ The Trump administration is using taxpayer money to make affordable offshore wind energy go away now and nullifying all the future savings the developments would bring for American families. ## [Everyone loses](https://thework.edf.org/p/everyone-loses) _2026-08-11 · Amisha Kumar · The Work_ Obstructing and delaying new offshore wind projects is taking money out of New Englanders' pockets and creating economic consequences the region will face for years to come. ## [AI-enhanced brain scans may improve research on multiple sclerosis](https://www.parsemus.org/2026/08/ai-enhanced-brain-scans-may-improve-research-on-multiple-sclerosis/) _2026-08-07 · Ben Carlson and Linda Brent, PhD · Parsemus Foundation_ Multiple sclerosis damages more than the brain’s white matter. It also scars the brain's outer layer, the cortex, made of gray matter. Yet routine MRI scans have rarely shown this damage clearly. A new study offers a way to see much more of this damage, using image processing and artificial intelligence. That could finally let researchers study cortical lesions properly, and check whether… ## [New hope for dog obesity: What the latest research means](https://www.parsemus.org/2026/08/new-hope-for-dog-obesity-what-the-latest-research-means/) _2026-08-05 · Linda Brent, PhD and Ben Carlson · Parsemus Foundation_ Obesity affects an estimated 59% of US dogs and drives higher rates of arthritis, diabetes, heart and lung disease, and certain cancers, while cutting years off a dog's life. Standard treatment for dog obesity — calorie restriction plus exercise — works in theory but is hard for owners to sustain. Two newer approaches are now being studied: a GLP-1 drug (liraglutide) and a gut-bacteria supplement… ## [Second edition of THE LIGHT DOCTOR is here!](https://lightdoctormartinmooreede.substack.com/p/the-second-edition-of-the-light-doctor) _2026-08-05 · Dr. Martin Moore-Ede · THE LIGHT DOCTOR newsletter by Dr. Martin Moore-Ede_ Updated with the latest science and health solutions and expanded from visible light into ultraviolet and infrared. PLUS a special offer for Substack subscribers. ## [Scientists test magnetic heat as non-surgical neutering for cats and rats](https://www.parsemus.org/2026/07/scientists-test-magnetic-heat-as-non-surgical-neutering-for-cats-and-rats/) _2026-07-30 · Ben Carlson and Linda Brent, PhD · Parsemus Foundation_ Picture neutering a stray cat without any surgery, stitches, or recovery cage. That's the promise behind a new approach called magnetic nanoparticle hyperthermia, or MNH. Two recent studies offer the most detailed look yet at this non-surgical neutering technique. One followed rats for nearly a year; the other tested the method in cats for the first time. Together, they help answer whether it… ## [As you wish](https://thework.edf.org/p/as-you-wish) _2026-07-24 · Allyn West · The Work_ The Trump administration's efforts to work for the coal industry are only working against the rest of us. ## [Where there's smoke](https://thework.edf.org/p/where-theres-smoke) _2026-07-21 · Allyn West · The Work_ The country's leading scientific body upheld the science that runs counter to President Trump's insistence that climate change is "not our problem." ## [The French bulldog’s hidden spinal risk: what new research says about neutering timing](https://www.parsemus.org/2026/07/the-french-bulldogs-hidden-spinal-risk-what-new-research-says-about-neutering-timing/) _2026-07-20 · Linda Brent, PhD and Ben Carlson · Parsemus Foundation_ The French Bulldog is everywhere. It's also one of the most fragile breeds a person can bring home, according to a growing body of veterinary research. A new retrospective study of more than 2,000 French Bulldogs adds an important piece to that puzzle: the age at which a dog is spayed or neutered may shape its risk of a painful, sometimes paralyzing spinal condition. The post The French bulldog’s… ## [AI QA that opens fix PRs (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/rVxiwwjaDfH6) _2026-07-20 · **Sponsored**_ Run a browser QA from plain-English instructions; get GitHub issues and optional fix PRs. ## ['He's forcing higher bills'](https://thework.edf.org/p/hes-forcing-higher-bills) _2026-07-17 · Allyn West · The Work_ Plus: Even more "presidential exemptions" from the Trump administration to ignore pollution laws and data center debate in New York and Texas. ## [Reflect Orbital: Despite protests FCC fails to block harmful light at night](https://lightdoctormartinmooreede.substack.com/p/reflect-orbital-despite-protests) _2026-07-15 · Dr. Martin Moore-Ede · THE LIGHT DOCTOR newsletter by Dr. Martin Moore-Ede_ Federal Communications Commission allows satellite company to put mirrors in space to reflect the sun's rays onto the earth at night ## [Follow the money](https://thework.edf.org/p/follow-the-money) _2026-07-14 · Shoshana Abrams · The Work_ The Trump administration has proposed a new rule that would give political appointees power to block federal discretionary spending along ideological lines. ## [What a major UK study tells us about menopause and HRT](https://www.parsemus.org/2026/07/what-a-major-uk-study-tells-us-about-menopause-and-hrt/) _2026-07-10 · Ben Carlson and Linda Brent, PhD · Parsemus Foundation_ A new study of nearly 125,000 women is one of the largest ever to examine menopause and HRT (hormone replacement therapy), looking at how both relate to mood, sleep, cognition, and brain structure. It found an association between HRT use and mental health symptoms, but cannot infer cause and effect. The post What a major UK study tells us about menopause and HRT appeared first on Parsemus… ## [Amyloid and tau: what we know about how Alzheimer’s disease develops](https://www.parsemus.org/2026/07/amyloid-and-tau-what-we-know-about-how-alzheimers-disease-develops/) _2026-07-07 · Linda Brent, PhD and Ben Carlson · Parsemus Foundation_ Every brain affected by Alzheimer's disease carries two telltale signs: sticky clumps of a protein fragment called amyloid-beta, and tangled threads of another protein called tau. Scientists have studied both for decades. Yet a comprehensive new scientific review, published in the journal Cell Death & Disease, makes one thing clear: we still don't fully understand how these two proteins cause the… ## [Expectant Mothers Beware: Evening Blue-Rich Light will Harm your Baby](https://lightdoctormartinmooreede.substack.com/p/expectant-mothers-beware-evening) _2026-07-01 · Dr. Martin Moore-Ede · THE LIGHT DOCTOR newsletter by Dr. Martin Moore-Ede_ Maternal blood glucose levels, elevated by blue-light exposure, cause overweight unhealthy babies ## [Gut microbiome tests: popular, pricey, and surprisingly unreliable](https://www.parsemus.org/2026/06/gut-microbiome-tests-popular-pricey-and-surprisingly-unreliable/) _2026-06-30 · Ben Carlson and Linda Brent, PhD · Parsemus Foundation_ Home test kits for your gut microbiome have surged in popularity. But a major new study suggests the results may tell you very little about what's actually living in your gut. The post Gut microbiome tests: popular, pricey, and surprisingly unreliable appeared first on Parsemus Foundation . ## [One, big, beautiful year](https://thework.edf.org/p/one-big-beautiful-year) _2026-06-30 · Allyn West · The Work_ American families are left watching a future built on unlimited clean energy produced within our own borders turn as murky as the water in the Reflecting Pool. ## [One big mess](https://thework.edf.org/p/one-big-mess) _2026-06-26 · Allyn West · The Work_ The Trump administration is imposing new costs on millions of families — more pollution, higher electricity bills — at a time when the price of everything is a top concern. ## [When is it too early to neuter your dog? Hormone exposure and joint health](https://www.parsemus.org/2026/06/when-is-it-too-early-to-neuter-your-dog-hormone-exposure-and-joint-health/) _2026-06-25 · Linda Brent, PhD and Ben Carlson · Parsemus Foundation_ A groundbreaking 2026 study published in the Journal of Small Animal Practice reported that to minimize the risk of cranial cruciate ligament (CCL) disease—similar to an ACL tear in humans—delaying spaying or neutering until at least 2.9 years for female dogs and 2.2 years for male dogs. The post When is it too early to neuter your dog? Hormone exposure and joint health appeared first on Parsemus… ## [AI QA That Opens Fix PRs (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/JBi4tR0dpDEd) _2026-06-25 · **Sponsored**_ Runs browser QA, files issues with repro evidence, and opens fix PRs. ## [Secretary Wrong](https://thework.edf.org/p/secretary-wrong) _2026-06-23 · Allyn West · The Work_ "As you grow production of energy, prices go down," Energy Secretary Chris Wright tried to explain. And when you don’t? ## [What Juneteenth means now](https://thework.edf.org/p/what-juneteenth-means-now) _2026-06-19 · Allyn West · The Work_ "Climate justice is not separate from the fight for Black freedom; it is part of it," Dr. Margot Brown writes on a holiday "rooted in survival." ## [Blue-Pump LED Lights are a Massive Uncontrolled Experiment on the Human Race](https://lightdoctormartinmooreede.substack.com/p/blue-pump-led-lights-are-a-massive) _2026-06-16 · Dr. Martin Moore-Ede · THE LIGHT DOCTOR newsletter by Dr. Martin Moore-Ede_ Completely ignoring health concerns, the world switched on harmful artificial LED lights ## [Could clove oil be used to nonsurgically sterilize male dogs?](https://www.parsemus.org/2026/06/could-clove-oil-be-used-to-nonsurgically-sterilize-male-dogs/) _2026-06-12 · Ben Carlson and Linda Brent, PhD · Parsemus Foundation_ The main tool for controlling the stray dog population — surgical castration — requires trained surgeons, sterile facilities, anesthesia, and post-operative care. In many places, that's simply not available. Two new studies suggest that injections of clove essential oil could offer a non-surgical sterilization method. The post Could clove oil be used to nonsurgically sterilize male dogs? appeared… ## [The Evidence is Clear: Care Homes Should be Lit with True Circadian Lighting](https://lightdoctormartinmooreede.substack.com/p/the-evidence-is-in-care-homes-should) _2026-06-02 · Dr. Martin Moore-Ede · THE LIGHT DOCTOR newsletter by Dr. Martin Moore-Ede_ Seven clinical trials show substantial and widespread benefits for Alzheimer’s patients ## [Is Outdoor Daylight Good for Arthritis? It Depends on the Type of Arthritis](https://lightdoctormartinmooreede.substack.com/p/is-outdoor-daylight-good-for-arthritis) _2026-05-15 · Dr. Martin Moore-Ede · THE LIGHT DOCTOR newsletter by Dr. Martin Moore-Ede_ Osteoarthritis is improved by daylight exposure, but Rheumatoid Arthritis risk is increased by too much daylight ## [When is Green the Circadian Signal?](https://lightdoctormartinmooreede.substack.com/p/when-is-green-the-circadian-signal) _2026-04-30 · Dr. Martin Moore-Ede · THE LIGHT DOCTOR newsletter by Dr. Martin Moore-Ede_ It is time to modify the Melanopic EDI standard ## [The Ageing Eye is Incompatible with Conventional LED Lighting](https://lightdoctormartinmooreede.substack.com/p/the-ageing-eye-is-incompatible-with) _2026-04-15 · Dr. Martin Moore-Ede · THE LIGHT DOCTOR newsletter by Dr. Martin Moore-Ede_ 450 nm blue pump LEDs do not adequately illuminate the elderly eye ## [Rethinking Windows: Regaining Access to Healthy Indoor Light](https://lightdoctormartinmooreede.substack.com/p/rethinking-windows-regaining-access) _2026-04-02 · THE LIGHT DOCTOR newsletter by Dr. Martin Moore-Ede_ Modern "energy efficient" windows cocoon us in an indoor world of spectrally-deficient light ## [Unlimited Mobile Internet, One V-SIM (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/0SYkvctaRF45) _2026-04-02 · **Sponsored**_ Automatically switches across T-Mobile, AT&T and Verizon; no throttling, no contract. ## [Fear of Skin Cancer Will Reduce Your Lifespan](https://lightdoctormartinmooreede.substack.com/p/fear-of-uv-induced-skin-cancer-reduces) _2026-03-19 · Dr. Martin Moore-Ede · THE LIGHT DOCTOR newsletter by Dr. Martin Moore-Ede_ Avoiding the sun causes 100 deaths from heart disease, cancer and other causes, for every skin cancer death prevented.