New research suggests some dogs treat their favorite ball or stuffed animal like a person who is addicted to gambling or ...

Kinship reports that a study suggests dogs can exhibit toy addiction-like behaviors, such as ignoring food and being ...

Some dogs never stop playing. They’ll chase a tennis ball until their paws give out or guard a squeaky toy like it’s made of ...

Substance use is associated with a wide range of harms to young people’s physical health, mental wellbeing, and social development. Early and frequent use ...

The marketing boom has kept pace. Sports broadcasts are saturated with betting odds, flashy graphics and influencer ...

Your dog probably goes crazy for its favorite toy, but do they love it a little too much? In the dog training world, pups that are highly motivated by toys are often referred to as "ball junkies." ...

Roblox isn’t just a game—it’s a massive digital world where millions of kids build, play, and connect. If you’re a parent, ...

Maryland’s leaders are fine with dysfunctional behavior among citizens, such as unhealthy gambling and drug use, writes ...

If you’ve ever had a slobbery ball at your feet and a dog’s hopeful eyes asking for yet another throw, then you know that some dogs really love to play. Now, scientists back that up by finding that ...

Day trading delivers quick rewards and instant feedback, which can trigger the same dopamine response as gambling. Every ...

Sen. John Curtis is challenging major tech companies to alter their algorithm systems, accusing platforms of recommending ...