Researchers have been debating the «hygiene hypothesis» for years, but it is typically discussed as an explanation for the rising incidence of allergies and asthma in developed countries, not cancer. (newscientist.com)
Researchers now believe that early exposure to germs can actually reduce the risk of allergies and asthma in later life. (health-and-parenting.com)
Continuing to breastfeed also protects your child from developing allergies and asthma. (pregnancy-info.net)