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Early contact with PET dogs protects genetically susceptible children from eczema

Early contact with PET dogs protects genetically susceptible children from eczema

The study suggests that having a dog at home can help prevent eczema in children who are genetically susceptible to this condition. Scientists say that children with a DNA change that increases their chance of developing eczema were less likely if they were exposed to a dog in an early period of life. Discoveries provide […]