Tuesday, July 10, 2012

Study- Dogs protect Babies from infections

Dogs are no longer just man's best friend: The furry family members may also protect infants against breathing problems and infections, a new study suggests.
Researchers found that Finnish babies who lived with a dog or - to a lesser extent - a cat spent fewer weeks with ear infections, coughs or running noses. They were also less likely to need antibiotics than infants in pet-free homes.


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