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New iScience study finds teens living with dogs show lower psychological problem scores than peers without dogs.
Teens with dogs also had different patterns in their gut bacteria linked to better mental-health scores.
Researchers emphasize correlation, not causation, in the dog-teen well-being relationship.
Dog ownership may accompany more outdoor time, routine, and responsibility in teens.
Pets could provide grounding and comfort that extends beyond emotion to biological effects.
The study’s takeaway is that dogs contribute to teen well-being, but are not a guaranteed solution.
Parents considering a family dog may add this evidence to their decision-making.
The article frames findings within broader concerns about teen mental health and daily life.
The piece notes the study is early research and ongoing exploration is needed.
The report highlights that teens with dogs may experience more calmness at home.

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A Tokyo study links teen dog ownership to lower social problems and delinquency by age 14.
Researchers identified 12 bacteria types, including Streptococcus and Prevotella, less abundant in non-dog owners.
Scientists say the microbiome may be one mechanism linking dogs to better teen mental health.
Lead researcher Takefumi Kikusui notes dogs may reduce owner stress and boost oxytocin.
The study used data from the Tokyo Teenager Cohort Study including 343 youths.
Researchers caution that it remains unclear whether microbes come from dogs or stress reduction.
Experts unaffiliated with the study weighed in on microbiome differences in saliva.
The study authors suggest maintaining a diverse microbiome could improve mental health scores too.
The Guardian notes the overall finding adds to debates on pets and adolescent well-being.

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