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The placenta keeps the fetus healthy in the womb and, after birth, can be donated to strangers to offer "miraculous" healing power. The Cleveland Clinic describes the vital role of a healthy placenta.

New research reveals that people aren’t just imagining it—dogs and their owners share striking similarities, from matching hairstyles to mirrored temperaments. Hope, an Afghan hound, sports the same ...

"Human evolution has occurred both due to, and in spite of, the placenta. Every pregnancy, unthinkingly, must navigate a careful path through it. Every menstruation is testament to it. It is partly ...

Every year on Aug. 26, National Dog Day is observed to celebrate the love, loyalty and companionship that dogs bring to our lives. Whether they're pets, service animals, police dogs or rescue dogs, ...

Over the past couple of decades, dogs have evolved into humans. Well, at least that’s how we think of them now. Some 97 percent of U.S. pet owners consider dogs (or other pets) part of their families.

Meera Pal is a Northern California-based writer with a background in journalism and books. She covers pets, real estate, tech, and everything in between. You can follow her on Twitter @Meerakat Kelly ...

A new UC Davis study updates guidelines on when to neuter or spay a dog to avoid health risks. (Claudio Gennari via Flickr CC by 4.0) Researchers at the University of California, Davis, have updated ...