Dogs bring joy, laughter, social connections, and even health perks like detecting cancers or mastering chores like loading dishwashers—with practice. New research reveals they may also protect children from asthma.
A landmark Swedish study in JAMA Pediatrics, led by Professor Tove Fall at Uppsala University, tracked over 650,000 children. It found early exposure to dogs cuts asthma risk by 15%—except for kids with dog allergies, where it's inadvisable. Beyond immune system benefits, researchers are probing deeper causes with follow-up studies.
