Pet exposure may reduce allergy and obesity
Research shows having a dog early in life may alter gut bacteria in immune-boosting ways
Date:
April 6, 2017
Source:
University of Alberta Faculty of Medicine & Dentistry
Summary:
If you need a reason to become a dog lover, how about their ability to help protect kids from allergies and obesity? A new study showed that babies from families with pets -- 70 per cent of which were dogs -- showed higher levels of two types of microbes associated with lower risks of allergic disease and obesity.
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