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1 week ago

Why growing up with dogs (and not cats) can be good for your health

Researchers analysed dust samples from the homes of 1,050 tots aged three to four-months and tracked them until they were five years old. Over this period, 6.6 per cent were diagnosed with asthma. Analysis revealed babies exposed to higher levels of the allergen Can f1, which is shed in dog skin and saliva, had a 48 per cent lower risk of developing the lung condition, compared with other babies.
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fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 week ago

Babies have lower risk of developing asthma if they grow up around dogs

Early-life exposure to dog allergens links to about 48% lower asthma risk by age five and better lung function; cat exposure shows no protection.
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