Scientists are slowly coming round to an idea which grandmothers have instinctively known for decades childhood illnesses help 'train' the immune system. ...
It is common for families prone to allergic diseases to be advised against keeping pets, but new data suggest it may be time to stop blaming the family dog or cat for the allergic reactions. ...
The epidemic of eczema, which affects one fifth of children, may be the fallout from our obsessive concern with keeping our children free of germs. ...