The Immune System For Kids

A new study suggests that children raised in a house with a dog may be less likely to suffer allergies and asthma. Researchers in Germany followed 9,000 children from birth through the age of six and found that those who were exposed to the pet from infancy were less likely to be sensitive to allergens. Experts say this may be because exposure to pets and certain kids of dirt actually strengthen a child's immune system. Read more »