Systematic review reveals early-life antibiotic exposure is associated with increased overweight risk, suggesting gut microbiota disruption may be a key factor.
Background: Childhood obesity is a growing global health challenge linked to long-term metabolic, cardiovascular, and psychosocial consequences. Emerging evidence suggests that early-life antibiotic exposure, a common disruptor of gut microbiota during critical developmental windows, may increase the risk of overweight and obesity
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