Last week’s most read posts –
- The power of questions. Link.
Last AHD Bulletin –
- Animal Health Digest Bulletin, November 22, 2022. Link.
‘Mpox’ is the new name for monkeypox, the WHO says
Source: LiveScience, November 28, 2022. Link. Citing scientific inaccuracy and racial stigmatism, the term monkeypox will be phased out over the upcoming year, after which “mpox” will be the official name.
67-pound Carrot is a reminder to avoid releasing goldfish
Source: LiveScience, November 24, 2022. Link. A hybrid between a leather carp and koi, the goldfish was released into the lake 20 years ago, after which it ballooned in size, becoming one of the largest of its kind to ever be caught. Also see: Please stop flushing live goldfish down the toilet, AHD. Link.
Depression and anxiety can show up together
Source: Healthline, January 2022. Link. It’s possible to have both depression and anxiety at the same time. Both conditions share several key signs. The authors break down the main symptoms and signs of each condition and offer some strategies for coping with symptoms plus tips to find support.
Gaslighting is the word of the year in 2022
Source: Merriam-Webster via AXIOS, November 28, 2022. Link. 2022 saw a 1740% increase in lookups for gaslighting, with high interest throughout the year. A driver of disorientation and mistrust, gaslighting is “the act or practice of grossly misleading someone especially for one’s own advantage.”
A parasite makes wolves more likely to become pack leaders
Source: Science, November 24, 2022. Link. Researchers believe wolves infected Toxoplasma gondii become bolder and more likely to become pack leaders or disperse into other habitats. T. gondii is sometimes called the “mind control” parasite.