Can It Be Bad to Be Too Clean?: The Hygiene Hypothesis

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Johns Hopkins School of Medicine researcher Kathleen Barnes talks about the hygiene hypothesis, which raises the possibility that our modern sterile environment may contribute to conditions such as asthma and eczema Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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