Antibiotics can affect the gut microbiome for several years, study shows
Antibiotic treatments can affect the composition of the community of bacteria living in the gut, known as the gut microbiome, for a long time. A new study shows that certain types of antibiotics can be linked to changes in the gut microbiome as long as four to eight years after treatment.
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Negative experiences like divorce or bullying may increase obesity risk in children
Adverse childhood experiences, such as physical or sexual abuse, parental divorce, socioeconomic hardship, neglect or bullying, may increase the risk of obesity in children, according to new University of Georgia research.
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New genetic risk score better predicts diabetes, obesity and downstream complications
Type 2 diabetes (T2D) and obesity are metabolic conditions with many causes, including overlapping and distinct genetic features.
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Obesity, treatment, and shame: What women really think about pharmacotherapy
Obesity is increasingly referred to as a chronic disease. This is also how it is defined in the recommendations of scientific societies.
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The role of GLP-1 receptor agonists in the management of obesity
Originally developed for type 2 diabetes, GLP-1 RAs have gained significant traction globally for obesity treatment.
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