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Ultrafast PET imaging could shed light on cardiac and neurological disease

QST team Members of the Imaging Physics Group with the total-body small-animal PET scanner. (Courtesy: Han Gyu Kang) Dynamic PET imaging is an important preclinical research tool used to visualize ... Read More

Scientifically proven mental health benefits of having a pet

If you asked most pet owners, “Does having a pet impact your mental health?” you’d likely hear a resounding “Yes!” A 2023 survey found that the vast majority (86%) of pet owners believe their pets ... Read More

Powerful new brain PET scanner is opening new research pathways

Center, an ultra-high-performance brain-dedicated scanner called the NeuroEXPLORER (NX) is redefining what is possible in brain PET imaging. Read More

Pet guardians are increasingly worried about the mental health of their dogs and cats

Renata Roma does not work for, consult, own shares in or receive funding from any company or organization that would benefit from this article, and has disclosed no relevant affiliations beyond their ... Read More

Pet dogs can help teens’ mental health

Playing with a pooch can help our brains concentrate and relax, a family dog can help prevent food allergies in children, and even fulfill our primal need to nurture. They also may have some sway over ... Read More

Can Dogs, Cats and Other Pets Truly Improve Your Health?

This article was made possible by the support of Yakult and produced independently by Scientific American’s board of editors. We got our first dog when my oldest son was 10. A friend who was a teacher ... Read More