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5 hours agoWhat Do We Really Know About "Obesity"?
Racial differences in lung function were established as scientific fact, influencing medical practices and justifying biases against Black individuals.
Researchers analysed dust samples from the homes of 1,050 tots aged three to four-months and tracked them until they were five years old. Over this period, 6.6 per cent were diagnosed with asthma. Analysis revealed babies exposed to higher levels of the allergen Can f1, which is shed in dog skin and saliva, had a 48 per cent lower risk of developing the lung condition, compared with other babies.