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Playgroups, Daycare Cut Leukemia Risk

Immune systems toughen when exposed to other children

By Kevin Spak,  Newser Staff

Posted Apr 29, 2008 12:31 PM CDT

(Newser) – Enrolling your kids in a preschool, playgroup or daycare center could reduce their risk of getting leukemia by 30-40%, a study finds. Exposing children to other youngsters at a tender age toughens their immune systems, which researchers infer helps them stave off the cancer.   Read full story »

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