The Re­-Education of the Immune System

To the Point

The Re­-Education of the Immune System

Clean

Published on Jul 1, 2016, 11:00:00 AM
Total time: 00:52:34

Episode Description

Allergies and auto­-immune diseases like colitis are much more common than they were just decades ago­­-- some scientists believe it’s because we’re too clean-- ­ they’re testing treatments now that use bacteria and parasitic worms to restore our immune systems to a healthier balance.

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A monthly reality-check on the issues Americans care about most. Host Warren Olney draws on his decades of experience to explore the people and issues shaping – and disrupting - our world. How did everything change so fast? Where are we headed? The conversations are informal, edgy and always informative. If Warren's asking, you want to know the answer.