Antibiotics During Pregnancy Increase Risk for Childhood Obesity
Antibiotic overuse is a problem that I discuss on a regular basis. One of the most detrimental effects of antibiotic overuse is the increase in obesity it is thought to…
Childhood Obesity Linked to Early and Frequent Antibiotic Use
Antibiotic overuse during childhood is rampant. Most physicians, often at the parent’s urging, will prescribe an antibiotic for colds, flu, and ear infections even though antibiotic prescription is not indicated…