Scientists train dogs to sniff out stress in human breath

Scientists train dogs to sniff out stress in human breath

Researcher Laura Kiiroja, of Dalhousie University, with Red Golden Retriever Ivy (Laura Kiiroja/Dalhousie University)

Dogs may be able to sniff out an oncoming flashback caused by post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), research suggests.

PTSD is a mental health condition caused by stressful, frightening or distressing events, with those afflicted often reliving these moments through nightmares and flashbacks.

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