Antibiotics, a friend who means you harm

Taking an antibiotic is no trivial matter. That's why this decision should always be made by a doctor, after laboratory tests if possible. A study shows that the exposure of 1,532 children to antibiotics in the first 6 months of life leads to a significant increase in weight by the 38th month. One of the possible explanations for obesity is a change in the intestinal microbiota of mice exposed to antibiotics.

Antibiotics, a friend who means you harm

When we asked parents what the term "antibiotic" evoked for them, "disease", "infection", "cure" or "efficacy" were the most pronounced, and they weren't wrong. Antibiotic therapy is a revolution in the medical world. It has made it possible to reverse the fate of patients by guaranteeing their survival. It will soon [...]