<a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/413041/open_sms">Send us a text</a>Fascinating new research reveals how catching a common cold may provide surprising protection against COVID-19, reducing infection risk by 50% and viral load by tenfold. We explore the science behind this finding and why children might experience milder COVID symptoms thanks to their frequent colds. • Recent study shows having a cold in the previous month led to 50% lower risk of contracting SARS-CoV-2 • Participants with recent colds showed tenfold lower COVID-19 viral loads • Common colds trigger production of airway defense proteins that stay active and help fight other infections • Children have higher activation of these defense proteins and catch colds more frequently • "Cross protection" may explain why kids often had milder or asymptomatic COVID cases • This was an observational study before vaccines were available We also dive into canine obesity research, examining why 50% of US dogs are overweight and what pet parents can do about it: • Overweight dogs may live 2.5 years less than dogs at ideal weight • Retrievers and spaniels show 10% higher food motivation than average • Labrador retrievers have a genetic mutation (POMC gene) that prevents feeling full • Multi-dog households and urban environments increase food motivation • Body condition scoring (BCS) is an underutilized clinical tool for monitoring weight • Structured feeding times, measured portions, exercise, and food puzzles help manage weight <a href='https://the-paw-pack.circle.so/paw-pack-plus-1321'>Our all links to social media and more!</a><a rel="payment" href="https://bunsenbernerbmd.com/pages/paw-pack-plus-community">Support the show</a>For Science, Empathy, and Cuteness! Being Kind is a Superpower. <a href='https://twitter.com/bunsenbernerbmd'>https://twitter.com/bunsenbernerbmd</a>

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