Humans love it when cats knead because the cute motion makes it look like cats are hard at work on a bakery assembly line.

When Ham set off on his space flight in 1961, he paved the way for the first American to go to space months later.

If you stop by the Adair County Humane Society, you might see some furry friends running around the property. Every year, ...

The man told police he was angry with his mother and took it out on his dogs. He now faces felony charges for killing the ...

Primates practice different mating styles but empowered females help create harmonious families. Humans could learn from them ...

Some hospitals are bringing in dogs to spend entire shifts with doctors and nurses. The trained canines help staff cope with ...

Well, my mother is starting to really figure out this technology stuff. It’s taken her a while, but it’s kind of ...

Nursing supervisor Eric Vaillancourt agreed ... For example, one review of dozens of original studies on human-animal interactions found benefits for a variety of conditions including behavioral and ...

Avian flu is a common illness among birds, but it can spread to humans and other mammals. The virus is shed through ...

Why wait in line for a far-off glimpse of pandas when you can snuggle with cows, stretch with goats or sip tea with kittens?

A growing army of trained animals is helping people — from children with autism to the elderly — enjoy more fulfilling lives.

Uncover the truth about early human diet. New research suggests our ancient relatives may not have been avid meat-eaters as ...