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The hygiene hypothesis is also sometimes referred to as the biome depletion theory, or the “old friends” theory, is a hypothesis that states that the cause of allergic disease may be immune intolerance resulting from inadequate exposure to parasites and microbes in childhood.
Exciting progress made in MS research during 2010

Exciting progress made in MS research during 2010

Mouse study shows flu virus infection may protect against asthma

Mouse study shows flu virus infection may protect against asthma

Overexposure to triclosan may negatively influence immune system: Study

Overexposure to triclosan may negatively influence immune system: Study

North American children may be 'too clean'

North American children may be 'too clean'

Place of birth, low SES and exposure to pests associated with asthma in U.S.-born children

Place of birth, low SES and exposure to pests associated with asthma in U.S.-born children

Survey shows alarming increase of peanut allergies in children

Survey shows alarming increase of peanut allergies in children

AARDA report examining current state of AD released at the National Autoimmune Diseases Summit

AARDA report examining current state of AD released at the National Autoimmune Diseases Summit

Prenatal exposure to microbes may help protect child from developing allergies later in life

Prenatal exposure to microbes may help protect child from developing allergies later in life

Bacteria help in preventing inflammation after skin injury

Bacteria help in preventing inflammation after skin injury

Preventing food allergies in children - a change of strategy?

Preventing food allergies in children - a change of strategy?

Latest research on diagnosis and treatment of allergic diseases

Latest research on diagnosis and treatment of allergic diseases

Food allergies are on the rise but effective treatment in the pipeline

Food allergies are on the rise but effective treatment in the pipeline

Exposure to bacteria might prevent type I diabetes

Exposure to bacteria might prevent type I diabetes

Use of cleaning products during pregnancy increases risk of asthma in offspring

Use of cleaning products during pregnancy increases risk of asthma in offspring

Link found between birth order and asthma symptoms

Link found between birth order and asthma symptoms

Allergy expert says expect cure for peanut allergy in five years

Allergy expert says expect cure for peanut allergy in five years

Beneficial bacteria in the appendix aid digestion after infection

Beneficial bacteria in the appendix aid digestion after infection

A little dirt never hurt!

A little dirt never hurt!

Chitin compound causes allergic inflammation

Chitin compound causes allergic inflammation

Study links Helicobacter pylori to asthma prevention

Study links Helicobacter pylori to asthma prevention

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