Many studies have demonstrated the psychological, physiological, and social benefits of our interactions with animals — especially dogs. At the same time, there is a wide spread belief that dogs and ...

As the number of people with allergies grows worldwide, scientists are trying to work out precisely how and why these conditions—such as asthma and eczema—develop. One long-standing idea is the ...

Children who grow up with dogs in the home are less likely to develop childhood asthma, a study suggests. Researchers measured levels of allergens found in dust in the family homes of more than 1,000 ...

NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Having a furry pet in the house may increase an adolescent's risk of developing asthma, new research suggests. Investigators found that older children and teens with any ...

From watery eyes to constant sneezing, many people across West Tennessee are already feeling the effects of allergy season, and so are their pets.

CHICAGO (AP) -- Asthma cases could drop nearly 40 percent among U.S. youngsters under age 6 if susceptible children didn't have pets or other allergy triggers in their homes, researchers report. Their ...

Your pets are an integral part of your family that bring so much joy to your life. From cuddles and companionship to exercise ...

SOUTH BEND, Ind. (WNDU) - Asthma is a serious condition which affects millions of Americans and is currently one of the leading chronic diseases in children. You may not know that cats can have asthma ...