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This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. Pet ownership can extend life expectancy through improved mental and physical health, including reduced stress, ...

For more than a decade, in blog posts and scientific papers and public talks, the psychologist Hal Herzog has questioned whether owning pets makes people happier and healthier. It is a lonely quest, ...

The Human Animal Bond Research Institute (HABRI) today announced the launch of The Real Reason for Pets, a national campaign that connects decades of scientific research with the everyday moments that ...

For more than a decade, in blog posts, scientific papers, and public talks, psychologist Hal Herzog has questioned whether owning pets makes people happier and healthier. It is a lonely quest, ...

While human health and animal health have some overlap, historically there has been a gap between drug development and treatment options. But as pet ownership has skyrocketed and the desire for new ...

The Food and Drug Administration is cautioning nine makers and distributors of drugs aimed at preventing infectious diseases in pets that their antimicrobial treatments could create resistance to ...

Loneliness in a Busy World Loneliness is no longer limited to people who live alone. even in crowded cities and busy homes, ...

Pets may help reduce stress, lower blood pressure, and reduce the risk of serious cardiac events like heart attack or stroke by keeping us physically active. Share on Pinterest Drazen_/Getty Images ...

Isa & Jake’s Pet Food puts pet food quality in the spotlight. You need to know what the product is made of so you can protect your pet. Just as food is medicine for humans, it plays a crucial role in ...

Originally started as a tight-knit online dog community, Dog is Human is reimagining the pet health experience through cleaner and better products. NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dog is Human, launched in ...

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 ...