How do cats get ringworm?

Lots of people assume ringworm is a condition involving a little worm.  It's not.  It's a fungus that can be passed from one pet to another and from pets to people.  Here are the causes:

http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/2910126/what_causes_ringworm_in_cats.html?cat=53

How exactly does your cat get fleas?

Did you know that fleas have no wings - they just jump very high?  Here's the lowdown on these pesky insections and how they end up on your cat:

http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/2905934/how_exactly_do_cats_get_fleas.html?cat=53

What is Boomeritis and how do you avoid it?

It's the curse of baby boomers, and it's making orthopedic surgeons wealthier every day.  Here's what you need to know about Boomeritis:

http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/2885316/ten_tips_to_avoid_boomeritis.html?cat=70

Treatments for bursitis of the shoulder

It's painful and sometimes goes on and on.  Bursitis of the shoulder is no laughing matter for anyone who suffers from it.  Here are the current treatments:

http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/2875998/treatments_for_bursitis_of_the_shoulder.html?cat=70

Is weight loss surgery safe for teens?

Despite the risks, the popularity of this type of surgery is growing:

http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/2835828/popularity_of_weight_loss_surgery_for.html?cat=51

How will recent health reform affect Federal retirees?

It's a mixed bag.  If you have a chronic medical condition, the answer might be largely negative:

http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/2827238/health_care_reform_for_a_federal_retiree.html?cat=5

A guide to preventing blindness

While it's not always possible to avoid blindness, there are steps you can take to make it less of a probability in your life:

http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/2811122/a_guide_to_preventing_blindness.html?cat=5

Study links erectile dysfunction with death in patients with cardiovascular disease

The results of a recent study suggest that in men already diagnosed with cardiovascular disease, there's a link between erectile dysfunction and heart-related death:

http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/2809412/study_links_erectile_dysfunction_to.html?cat=5

Ever heard of Triple X syndrome?

It results in an extra X chromosome in girls.  While most show no symptoms, some aren't so lucky:

http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/2806696/what_parents_should_do_if_they_suspect.html?cat=5

What is Kennedy's disease?

No, it's not related to the political family.  Find out here:

http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/2804176/what_is_kennedys_disease.html?cat=5

Today is the feast of St. Joseph. Ever wondered about him?

Here's what we know about the foster father of Jesus Christ:

http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/2806060/who_was_st_joseph_really.html?cat=34

Hope for brain cancer patients: the Smart Bomb

Its goal:  helping cancer patients get the most aggressive treatment possible while lessening the side effects.  Read about it here:

http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/2782306/smart_bomb_treatment_offers_hope_for.html?cat=5

Really strange sleep disorders

For those who suffer from them, they're not just strange--they're bizarre:

http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/2779860/a_guide_to_strange_sleep_disorders.html?cat=5

How to help your dog shed excess winter weight

Did Fido or Fifi gain a little (or a lot) this winter?  Here are some tips on helping your pooch shed those extra winter pounds:

http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/2784354/how_to_help_your_dog_shed_excess_winter.html?cat=53

Pending legislation seeks to protect pets

It's in Congress, right now in committee in both the House and the Senate.  Read how this act would protect animals - including your pets - from ending up as subjects at research labs:

http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/2740203/how_the_pet_safety_and_protection_act.html