Having a pet dog at home could potentially help prevent eczema in children who are genetically predisposed to the condition, according to a new study. Academics said that having a pet dog in “early ...

PHILADELPHIA (CBS) - Dogs may provide more than furry friendship. A new study found babies who are exposed to dogs in the home before birth may get some protection from eczema. The study examined ...

Some dogs naturally slip into wannabe parents when a new baby arrives home. They may watch intently as the new human sibling sleeps or bark a little louder when a leaf blows outside the window ...

Using new gene mapping methods, researchers have found connections between atopic dermatitis (eczema) in dogs and several regions of the genome. Some of the genes identified coincide with genes linked ...

A new study finds early exposure to dogs may lower the risk of developing eczema in children with a specific genetic variant. The finding comes from one of the largest-ever analyses of ...

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BOSTON, MA (Oct. 27, 2017) - "Good dog!" Two studies being presented at the American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology (ACAAI) Annual Scientific Meeting show there may be even more reason to ...

Children with a genetic variant linked to atopic eczema (rs10214237) appeared less likely to develop the condition if they were exposed to dogs in their early years, according to a large European ...

Young children with a family history of allergies may be less likely to develop the allergic skin condition eczema if they live with a dog starting in infancy, a new study suggests. On the other hand, ...