This connection between kitties and mental illness is, disturbingly, growing increasingly strong. A new study has found that a bacteria known for causing the disease cat-scratch fever — named for cats ...

New research provides increased evidence that pathogens — particularly vector-borne infectious agents — may play a role in mental illness. Investigators found that patients diagnosed with ...

Cats are cute, and studies have shown that having one as a pet can reduce anxiety and even slow mental decline. Sometimes, however, their claws can get a little too close for comfort, leaving humans ...