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The antibiotics that make babies better when they get an infection might be setting them up for respiratory troubles down the road.
A recent research study has found a link between early-life antibiotic use and the development of asthma and allergies in adulthood, challenging our understanding of these common medications and their long-term effects on health.
Australian Study Suggests Gut-Lung Connection
The study was conducted in Australia and published in the journal Immunity. Researchers studying mice found that a molecule produced by gut bacteria—known as indole-3-propionic acid (IPA)—is significantly depleted when antibiotics are used in early life.
Henry Jom
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Henry Jom is a reporter for The Epoch Times, Australia, covering a range of topics, including medicolegal, health, political, and business-related issues. He has a background in the rehabilitation sciences and is currently completing a postgraduate degree in law. Henry can be contacted at [email protected]
