SAN FRANCISCO (KGO) -- We've known that pets provide comfort care for people who are in hospitals, but they aren't always available or practical for some patients. In their place, some hospitals are ...

SARASOTA, Fla. (WFLA) — A study at Sarasota Memorial Hospital is showing promising results for elderly patients with dementia ...

LONDON (Reuters Life!) - Artificial cats and other man-made companions could be keeping Britain's elderly company within three years if society can be persuaded to start experimenting with robots. A ...

Parking still a hassle in Providence a week after snowstorm It's now been one week since more than a foot of snow blanketed the region, but day-to-day life in Providence is still proving to be a ...

In a world where technology really helps with our lives, here we have the Chongker Companion Robot Pet that comes up with a good solution for those seeking companionship without complexities.

BRISTOL, R.I. (WJAR/CNN Newsource/WKRC) - A company is creating robotic pets to combat loneliness in veterans who cannot otherwise take care of a pet. A veterans home was gifted a shipment of dogs and ...