SEATTLE — First-year college students who regularly interacted with therapy dogs during the semester reported fewer signs of stress and depression, according to a new study from Washington State ...

Dogs offer unconditional love, acceptance and loyalty, making canines not just popular pets but also the most common animal used in therapy. Therapy dogs can even be effective in virtual interactions, ...

The Medical University of South Carolina celebrated 20 years of its therapy dog program, which has been helping patients ...

Humans and dogs have had a special bond for centuries. Coming home from a long day to a wagging tail is bound to cheer anyone up. But dogs have proven to be so much more than just pets. Research shows ...

Recently, there has been tremendous growth in the focus on mental health in K-12 education. Children nowadays face various stressors in school (academically and socially), as well as challenges from ...

MOUNT PLEASANT — The minute he sees Spencer, 2-year-old Justice Syas lets out a loud squeal and reaches for him with both arms. Spencer is a 125-pound Great Pyrenees who resembles a fluffy white cloud ...

RICHMOND, Va. — In a place where difficult diagnoses are delivered daily, an unexpected visit from four-legged friends can be the exact medicine needed to uplift a heavy heart. The Chippenham Johnston ...