Early antibiotic use linked to higher childhood BMI

Early antibiotic use linked to higher childhood BMI

Taking antibiotics within the first two years of life is linked to a higher body mass index (BMI) in childhood, according to a new study. The research will be presented at the Pediatric Academic Societies (PAS) 2025 Meeting, held April 24-28 in Honolulu.

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ANTIBIOTICS are one of the miracles of modern medicine. The drugs have transformed the treatment of deadly bacterial infections, made surgery possible, and saved millions of lives in the process. GettyAntibiotics taken before the age of two have been linked to increased risk of obesity in later childhood.[/caption] However, there is a growing body of research that suggests antibiotics taken in early life could come with health risks, including i…

Study links antibiotic exposure before age two to childhood...

Last Updated on April 25, 2025 by Team THIP New Delhi, April 25 (IANS) Administering antibiotics within the first two years of life can raise children’s risk of developing higher body mass index (BMI), according to a new study. Researchers from the University of Oulu in Finland found that children exposed to antibiotics in the […] The post Study links antibiotic exposure before age two to childhood obesity appeared first on THIP Media.

International studies highlight the need for a supervised supply of these medicines.

Children who receive antibiotics in the first two years of life have a significantly higher risk of becoming overweight or obese.

Childhood Antibiotic Use Linked to Increased Risk for Asthma, Food Allergies, and Intellectual Disability

The use of antibiotics in early childhood is associated with an increased risk for pediatric conditions such as asthma, food allergies, allergic rhinitis, and intellectual disability.