Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Having a pet dog in early life could have a protective effect against eczema, researchers believe. Christin Klose/dpa Having a pet ...

Having a pet dog could help prevent eczema in children who are genetically predisposed to the condition, according to a new study. Academics have said having a pet dog in “early life” could have a ...

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 ...

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 ...

Children who are genetically prone to eczema, an itchy skin condition, are less at risk if exposed to a dog early in life, a study suggests Having a pet dog at home could potentially help prevent ...

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 ...

Having a dog at home could help to prevent eczema in children who are genetically prone to the condition, a study suggests. Children with a change in their DNA that increases their chance of ...

Having a dog at home could help to prevent eczema in children who are genetically prone to the condition, a study suggests. Children with a change in their DNA that increases their chance of ...