Lice-Free Living May Cause Asthma and Allergies, Study Finds

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Mice infested with lice had less sensitive immune systems than those without parasites; scientists think our hyper-clean style of living may cause the increase in human allergies.

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Porto

New York, NY

I'd say this is a valid idea. Super bugs, anyone?

BAGELTRON

New York, NY

Maybe the reason why I get sick all the time doesn't have anything to do with living in NYC, but is more a function of my lack of head lice. I wonder if pubic lice also helps. I could easily get those by spending more time in Williamsburg.

Meghan

New York, NY

I used to have asthma, but now I don't. Guess I have worms. that stinks!

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