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Can Dogs, Cats and Other Pets Truly Improve Your Health?

This article was made possible by the support of Yakult and produced independently by Scientific American's board of editors. We got our first dog when my oldest son was 10. A friend who was a teacher ... Read More

Having cats as pets can actually change your brain: Here's what science says

It seems a meow can not only change your heart but also your brain. While cats remain as pets who are considered to have a penchant for independence, emerging research suggests that humans share a ... Read More

The surprising reason why growing up with dogs (and not cats) can be good for your health

Babies who grow up with a pet dog are half as likely to develop childhood asthma - but having a cat makes no difference, a study suggests. Researchers analysed dust samples from the homes of 1,050 ... Read More

In a Toxic World, Pets Could Be Vital Health Watchdogs

To protect pets from lead poisoning, keep them away from peeling or chipping paint and at a safe distance from active renovations, especially in homes built before 1978, the year the use of lead-based ... Read More

Scientists Turned 300,000 Litter Box Visits into an AI-Powered Cat Health Monitor

To cat owners, a litter box is a nuisance. But to scientists, it’s a trove of information. A team of researchers at Nestlé Purina PetCare decided to investigate litter boxes as records of behavior: ... Read More