Do babies who live with dogs get sick less? By Talker News Aug 10, 2026 19 hrs ago Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save (Photo by Emma Bauso via Pexels) By Talker By Stephen BeechBabies who grow up around dogs are on average healthier and require fewer antibiotic courses than their peers, according to new research. × This page requires Javascript. Javascript is required for you to be able to read premium content. Please enable it in your browser settings. kA 4=2DDlQHA\3=@4<\A2C28C2A9Qm%96J 2C6 2=D@ =6DD =:<6=J E@ 56G6=@A C6DA:C2E@CJ EC24E :?764E:@?D — H9:49 42? =625 E@ k2 9C67lQ9EEADi^^E2=<6C]?6HD^a_ac^_h^`h^3C62DE7665:?8\8C62E=J\=@H6CD\323JD\C:D<\@7\56G6=@A:?8\2DE9>2\DEF5J^Q E2C86ElQ03=2?<Q C6=lQ?@C676CC6C ?@@A6?6CQm2DE9>2k^2m — E92? J@F?8 49:=5C6? 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Lightning strikes kill thousands globally each year, but for those who survive, the storm is far from over
