Why ‘Dirt is Good’ For a Child’s Developing Immune System
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A new book argues that a fixation on cleanliness won’t lead to healthier children.
For many parents, questions of hygiene and health weigh heavily on their minds. A new book argues that a fixation on cleanliness won’t lead to healthier children. We speak with Jack Gilbert one of the book’s co-authors.
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Why ‘Dirt is Good’ For a Child’s Developing Immune System
Clip: 6/19/2017 | 8m 32sVideo has Closed Captions
For many parents, questions of hygiene and health weigh heavily on their minds. A new book argues that a fixation on cleanliness won’t lead to healthier children. We speak with Jack Gilbert one of the book’s co-authors.
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State Moves to Cut Off IDOT Construction
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