Researchers followed more than 4,000 people at risk of developing Crohn’s disease and found that those living with a dog between the ages of 5 and 15 were 40% less likely to develop the disease.
Health
May 23, 2022
Having a dog in childhood can be protective Shutterstock / Melounix
People with a family history of Crohn’s disease who grew up with a dog are less likely to develop the condition.
Crohn’s disease is a type of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD0). About 1.3% of adults in the United States have IBD, according to Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in the United States. The spread of the disease is increasing in the United States and other Western countries for unknown reasons. One potential explanation is the so-called hygiene hypothesis.
“The hygiene hypothesis is related to the fact …
https://www.newscientist.com/article/2321543-living-with-a-dog-during-childhood-may-reduce-risk-of-crohns-disease/?utm_campaign=RSS%7CNSNS&utm_source=NSNS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_content=home
