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Talking to a device that talks back can be entertaining and educational for children. But psychologists say children can develop relationships with these devices that can be different than adults.

They're the only two female artists working on a Mongolian street mural about the U.N. Sustainable Development Goals: Michid Enkhbat (stooping) and Odno Bold. The goal they're illustrating: "gender equality."

Mongolia's Hunt For Female Street Artists

The goal was to paint street murals that illustrate the 17 U.N. Sustainable Development Goals. And not to have only male artists — especially for the goal about gender equality.

U.S. Olympic swimmer Ryan Lochte has been cleared by a Brazilian court of criminal charges for filing a false robbery during the 2016 Olympics in Rio de Janeiro.

Brazilian Court Tosses Criminal Case Against Olympic Swimmer Ryan Lochte

The court said that it dismissed the case after determining that Lochte's robbery claim made to NBC did not constitute filing of a fake report, a crime punishable by up to 18 months in prison.

Forget The Gizmos: Exercise Works Best For Lower-Back Pain

Ditch the strap-on belts and shoe inserts, and definitely don't rest. Accumulating research shows that the best way to treat and prevent lower-back pain is to get off the couch.

Chicago author Amy Krouse Rosenthal has died at 51, according to The Associated Press.

Author, Modern Love Essayist Amy Krouse Rosenthal Dies At 51

Rosenthal won hearts with her children's book and memoirs — and broke them with her essay announcing her terminal illness, a Modern Love piece called "You May Want To Marry My Husband."

Drew Moore's mom tracks his weight, appetite and exercise daily to see if they stray from his healthy baseline. When Drew, who has cystic fibrosis, coughs, she records that, too.

How Patients' Reports On Their Health Can Help Doctors Do A Better Job

Doctors and other health providers are slowly adding patients' self-reports to the tests and exams used to make decisions about care.

Older adults who own dogs walk more than those who don't own dogs, and that they're moving at a good clip, a study finds.

Dog Owners Walk 22 Minutes More Per Day. And Yes, It Counts As Exercise

A new study finds dog owners on average walk 22 more minutes more per day compared to people without dogs. The benefits of walking include a lower risk of heart disease and premature death.

Olivia Baez, a nurse at Orlando Regional Medical Center, cared for victims of the shooting that night. She says she comes to the Pulse memorial nearly every day.

One Year After Pulse Shooting, Orlando Honors Those Who Died

Hundreds gathered outside the nightclub Monday to remember the 49 people who were killed that night. Mourners have created a makeshift memorial there — and plans for a permanent one are underway.

When Dustin Gordon arrived at the University of Iowa, he found himself taking lecture classes with more people in them than his entire hometown of Sharpsburg, Iowa, population 89.

Who's Missing From America's Colleges? Rural High School Graduates

Fewer than 1 in 5 rural adults aged 25 and older have college degrees.

Kristina Gillis practices in the rear of a rowing shell along the Charles River, where she will compete at The Head of the Charles this weekend as an ID (Intellectual Disabilities) rower. The regatta has yet to formally include an event category specifically for athletes with intellectual disabilites.

Top Regatta Now Includes More, But Not All Disabled Rowers

For the first time, physically disabled rowers will have their own event at The Head of the Charles this year. But those with intellectual disabilities are still pushing for the chance to compete.

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