Having a dog doesn’t only mean companionship, fun playtime, and long walks. According to a new study, it can also transform ...

Other studies have shown dog owners have differences in their microbiomes, including greater microbial diversity, compared to ...

“Adolescent children who keep dogs exhibit higher mental well-being, and we also found that dog ownership alters the gut ...

Dogs prompt changes in the microbiome, the collection of all microorganisms - including bacteria, fungi and viruses - that ...

It's no surprise that dogs benefit people's mental health. In a paper published in iScience, researchers point to a reason as ...

Growing up with a family dog during one’s teen years could boost mood and social connection due, in part, to ...