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 ...

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 who grow up in dog-owning families could end up with an unexpected advantage by the time they reach preschool. Early exposure to dog allergens has been shown to be linked with lower asthma risk ...