There is some research that suggests furry friends improve the health of their humans.

Everyone knows the old adage about dogs being man's best friend, but you may not know that dogs might also be one of man's best hopes to treat age-related illnesses. That's because our canines develop ...

Yes, there are medical service dogs specifically trained to help those with hearing loss. These hearing dogs are trained to “alert and lead,” helping to hear sounds and notify their person when ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. A representative from a North Texas service‑dog training facility joined the studio to explain the science behind the human–canine ...

Seizure-assistance dogs can sense when its person is about to have a seizure and summon help or provide comfort. Diabetes-assist dogs can smell when their person may need food or medication. For ...

As a young professional, Lauren Haynes has moved a number of times in the past decade for her job - from South Jersey to Philadelphia to California and, most recently, to Charlotte. “I’ve used all the ...

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In short order, Teddy—a bright-eyed and bushy-tailed 3-year-old yellow Lab—punched a wall button with his nose, yanked a rope to open a kitchen cabinet door and tugged a walker across the floor. After ...