Antibiotics and Obesity
Antibiotics in early childhood can significantly alter the microbiome, leading to alarming health outcomes. Recent research indicates that children who receive antibiotics are at a higher risk for obesity, learning disabilities, and other chronic conditions, with a clear dose-dependent relationship. This raises important questions about the long-term effects of antibiotics, not just on individual health, but on broader public health trends.In this clip
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What Modern Medicine Gets Wrong (with Marty Makary)
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