Emerging research is exploring mushroom-derived nutraceuticals to support brain health in pets.
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#DogHealth #CatHealth #CognitiveHealth #AgingPets #Nutraceuticals #Mushrooms #CognitiveDysfunctionSyndrome #cds
Health information is everywhere, but not all of it is reliable. Learning how to separate evidence from opinion can help you make better choices.
Learn how to find and evaluate trustworthy health information:
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#EvidenceBasedMedicine #HealthLiteracy #PublicHealth
For decades, the world has been waiting for a new male contraceptive. Finally, clinical trials for "Plan A" are underway.
Parsemus Foundation founder Elaine Lissner describes the journey:
www.parsemus.org/2026/04/refl...
#MaleContraception #birthcontrol #familyplanning #PlanA #Vasalgel
When a dog's hormones are removed via spay/neuter, the dog may develop health problems that don’t respond well to conventional treatments.
Hormone restoration can help.
See:
www.parsemus.org/project/horm...
#DogHealth #HormoneRestoration #VeterinaryCare #PetWellbeing #SpayNeuter #Spay #Neuter
Male contraception has long been an underfunded frontier in medicine. In this reflection, Elaine Lissner shares the decades-long journey to Plan A through partnership with NEXT Life Sciences.
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www.parsemus.org/2026/04/refl...
#MaleContraception #PlanA #Vasalgel #birthcontrol #familyplanning
April 6-12 marks #PublicHealthWeek, highlighting the systems, research, & everyday decisions that protect community health.
We focus on advancing evidence-based approaches to improve health outcomes for people and animals.
See:
www.parsemus.org?utm_source=parsemusBsky
#HealthEquity #GlobalHealth
By detecting biomarkers linked to Alzheimer’s, new blood tests may help identify the disease earlier, expand access to diagnosis, and support timely treatment decisions.
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#Alzheimers #BrainHealth #Dementia #CognitiveHealth
Cognitive Dysfunction Syndrome, often compared to Alzheimer’s in humans, is common in aging dogs and cats. Research shows that mushroom-derived nutraceuticals could help.
See:
www.parsemus.org/2026/02/mush...
#PetHealth #DogHealth #CatHealth #CognitiveHealth #AgingPets #Nutraceuticals #Mushrooms
Diagnosing Alzheimer’s has traditionally required a pricy brain scan or invasive spinal fluid test. New blood tests are changing that. They can identify signs of Alzheimer’s and may even predict when symptoms will begin.
See:
www.parsemus.org/2026/03/new-...
#Alzheimers #BrainHealth #Dementia
Recent surveys show that many men are interested in long-acting, reversible male contraceptive options, signaling a shift in how people think about reproductive responsibility.
See:
www.parsemus.org/2025/01/stud...
#MaleContraception #ContraceptiveEquity #BirthControl #FamilyPlanning
It's possible to shrink benign canine tumors non-surgically using existing solutions with known safety profiles.
Learn more about the science at www.parsemus.org/project/shri...
#pethealth #dogtumor #dogwellness #calciumchloride
Osteoarthritis affects millions. Emerging studies show that metformin may reduce inflammation, support joint health, and even slow structural damage.
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#Metformin #Osteoarthritis #HealthResearch #EvidenceBasedMedicine #PublicHealth #MedicalInnovation
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What if pet sterilization didn’t require surgery?
Non-surgical contraceptive options are currently in development.
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#spayneuter #spayneutersyndrome #pethealth #petsterilization #hormonesparingsterilization #doghealth #dogspay #ovarysparingspay
For years, black box warnings shaped how hormone replacement therapy was perceived and prescribed. But updated evaluations of the evidence show that HRT can offer meaningful benefits.
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www.parsemus.org/2026/01/blac...
#WomensHealth #HormoneTherapy #Menopause #HealthyAging #hrt
Metformin has long been used to manage blood sugar, but studies suggest the drug can also treat joint disease. It may reduce inflammation, improve metabolic factors linked to osteoarthritis, and even slow structural joint damage.
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www.parsemus.org/2026/02/metf...
#Metformin #Osteoarthritis
Parsemus Foundation founder and trustee Elaine Lissner traveled to the 15th European Lupus Meeting to raise awareness about the benefits of metformin for people with lupus (SLE).
Read more: www.parsemus.org/2025/12/a-ca...
#ELM2026 #SLEuro #SLE #metformin #SystemicLupusErythematosus #Lupus
Could gut health influence your brain? Emerging research suggests kefir may support brain health through anti-inflammatory and microbiome effects linked to Alzheimer’s risk.
See: www.parsemus.org/2026/02/kefi...
#kefirdrink #probioticfood #minddiet #healthyfood #brainhealth #dementia #alzheimers
March is Women’s History Month, a time to spotlight progress in women’s health. Menopause affects millions, and hormone replacement therapy can help -- despite outdated fears and misinformation.
See:
www.parsemus.org/project/horm...
#WomenHistoryMonth #WomensHealth #HormoneTherapy #Menopause #HRT
March 16–22 is #BrainAwarenessWeek, a chance to spotlight how everyday habits shape long-term brain health. Research on the MIND diet shows it may help protect memory and cognitive function as we age.
Learn more:
www.parsemus.org/2025/06/how-...
#minddiet #brainhealth #dementia #alzheimers
What if sterilizing pets didn’t require surgery? Emerging research is exploring non-surgical contraceptive approaches that could provide effective population control. See:
www.parsemus.org/2026/02/can-...
#spayneuter #spayneutersyndrome #petsterilization #hormonesparingsterilization #doghealth
March is #NationalNutritionMonth, a reminder that iron deficiency is the most common nutrient deficiency worldwide. Intravenous iron is an effective option for restoring iron levels. See:
www.parsemus.org/project/iron...
#NationalNutritionMonth #irondeficiency #iviron #intravenousiron #anemia
Everyday nutrition has a role in long-term brain health. Emerging research explores whether probiotic foods like kefir could influence inflammation, metabolism, and cognitive health.
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#kefir #kefirdrink #probioticfood #brainhealth #dementia #alzheimers
Can ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS) be treated non-surgically?
Nanotechnology-based drug delivery targeting the breast ducts may revolutionize the treatment and prevention of breast cancer.
See:
www.parsemus.org/2025/03/nano...
#CancerPreventionMonth #Nanotechnology #WomensHealth #BreastCancer
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.
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www.parsemus.org/project/horm...
#DogHealth #HormoneRestoration #SpayNeuterSyndrome
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.
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www.parsemus.org/2026/01/metf...
#LongCOVID #Metformin #COVID19
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
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?
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#DogHealth #HormoneRestoration #SpayNeuterSyndrome
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.
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#BPH #PEMF
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.
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#LongCOVID #Metformin #COVID19 #EvidenceBasedMedicine
