A new book looks at the health links between animals and humans. June 12, 2012— -- intro: Dr. Barbara Natterson-Horowitz is a sort of modern day Dr. Dolittle. For the past six years, the UCLA ...

Across the planet, animals are increasingly suffering from chronic illnesses once seen only in humans. Cats, dogs, cows, and even marine life are facing rising rates of cancer, diabetes, arthritis, ...

Meridian Health and Therapeutic Farms share how their new animal-assisted therapy program is filling gaps in mental health care and transforming lives.

UNDATED (WKRC) - A new study that examined animal species with a cancer resistance gene could provide help for human cancer research. Scientists have long been intrigued by Peto’s Paradox, which ...

Airlines let emotional support animals fly for free with a doctor's note. — -- Emotional support animals can help people suffering from anxiety and other emotional disorders, but some pet owners ...

As National Pets for Veterans Day approaches on October 21st, communities across the country are taking time to honor those who have served and not only through ceremonies and speeches, but through a ...

In the process of writing my book on pet-related conversations in clinical settings, I've been researching and reflecting on some court decisions involving animals, particularly pets. There are ...