“She presses herself into people and completely melts into them — and will happily stay there as long as you’ll let her,” TAF ...

Humans need hugs. Little humans, otherwise known as children, even more so. This is scientific fact, supported by countless hugs...er...studies, and the need for ...

LAS VEGAS -- Sometimes, you just need a damn hug. Human interaction and affection is important, but when you're physically away from your loved one, it's impossible to receive the admiration and love ...

Animals are... candid. It's part of why we love them. If they're hungry, they'll roar, growl, or bark. If they itch, even in a most intimate and inaccessible spot, they'll scratch. We have a dog who ...

Fingerlings were one of the hottest toys of 2017. The robotic baby monkeys from toy maker WowWee responded to sound, touch, and motion. In August, WowWee is releasing a larger version of the toy ...

Animals are ... candid. It's part of why we love them. If they're hungry, they'll roar, growl or bark. If they itch, even in a most intimate and inaccessible spot, they'll scratch. We have a dog who ...

Posts from this topic will be added to your daily email digest and your homepage feed. We first learned about the Parihug at CES this year. It’s a stuffed animal with an accelerometer and motor tucked ...

SALISBURY — About four decades ago, Elaine Williams was admitted to Forsyth Medical Center for what promised to be a routine procedure. It would prove to be anything but. Elaine’s body reacted poorly ...

No matter how old, there's no one who wouldn't like coming home to a warm hug. But what if you don't live with your loved ones or are away on business? What about children who need a hug from Mom but ...

I know from experience that anyone trying to donate gently used stuffed animals finds it almost impossible to locate an organization that will take them. I was unable to find such an organization in ...