Tag: cat_heart-disease

COVID-19 may cause heart inflammation in cats and dogs

Researchers conducted a study to investigate whether there is a link between a spike in cardiac inflammation among cats and dogs and SARS-CoV-2. They found that the majority of pets studied had contracted SARS-CoV-2 shortly after it was either confirmed or suspected that their owners had the virus. The researchers conclude that pets can contract

Psychedelics linked to lower risk of heart disease and diabetes

A new study has found that people who have taken a classic psychedelic even once have a lower incidence of heart disease and diabetes. It remains uncertain whether there is simply a correlation or a causal connection. It is also unclear, the study authors note, whether people with access to psychedelics tend to demonstrate lifestyle

Can a heart failure drug help treat long COVID symptoms?

Some people who have recovered from COVID-19 experience ongoing symptoms — such as brain fog, increased heart rate, and chronic fatigue — sometimes known as long COVID. There is an overlap between the symptoms of long COVID and postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome (POTS), which has led some researchers to suggest they are related. A small