Babies who grow up around dogs are less likely to develop childhood asthma, according to new research. But growing up with cats does not seem to have the same effect, say scientists. Researchers found ...

Babies who grow up around dogs are less likely to develop asthma, new research has found. A study by a team from The Hospital for Sick Children in Canada has found that small children exposed to dog ...

Children who grow up with dogs in the home are less likely to develop childhood asthma, a study suggests. Researchers measured levels of allergens found in dust in the family homes of more than 1,000 ...

Babies in a home with a dog had a 48% lower risk of asthma by age 5, and better lung function No similar protection was found in kids growing up with cats MONDAY, Sept. 29, 2025 (HealthDay News) — ...

Babies exposed to dog allergens in the home have a lower risk of developing asthma by the age of five years, according to research that will be presented at the European Respiratory Society (ERS) ...

ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill. (April 15 , 2025) - Did you know about 24 million people in the United States have asthma, representing roughly 8% of the population? May is Asthma and Allergy Awareness Month, ...

Babies exposed to dog allergens in the home have a lower risk of developing asthma by the age of five years, according to research that will be presented at the European Respiratory Society (ERS) ...