Analyses of fossils and ancient genomics reveal how early human populations bred less wolf-like companions, and might have ...

Your dog tilts its head when you cry, paces when you're stressed, and somehow appears at your side during your worst moments. Coincidence? Not even close. The evidence for this extraordinary emotional ...

A new study published in Animal Cognition suggests that while dogs appear more affectionate and submissive than wolves during greetings with humans, these differences may not be solely due to ...

The human-dog bond supports emotional, physical, and social health by reducing stress, improving heart and immune function, ...

In Western societies, dogs are more than pets—they're companions, family members, and, in many cases, emotional anchors. The human-animal bond has long been the subject of fascination and study, yet ...

The staggering array of modern dog breeds is typically traced to the Victorian era. But half of all canine variation was in ...

Across species from pets to wildlife, chronic diseases like diabetes, cancer, and arthritis are increasingly common — and humans share much of the blame. Across the globe, animals from household pets ...

As our companions, dogs are often exposed to the same carcinogens as us. FatCamera / E+ via Getty Images After a train carrying chemicals derailed and caught fire in East Palestine, Ohio, in 2023, ...

Children with a genetic variant linked to atopic eczema (rs10214237) appeared less likely to develop the condition if they were exposed to dogs in their early years, according to a large European ...