Antibiotics have been hailed by many as “miracle drugs” that have been effectively treating
infectious diseases for over a century, leading to a marked reduction in morbidity and …

Abstract Purpose of Review In this review, we summarize current evidence on the
association between antibiotics and the subsequent development of obesity through …

Obesity is a major public health problem that continues to be one of the leading risk factors
for premature death. Early life is a critical period of time when the gut microbiota and host …

Antibiotics are often prescribed inappropriately to infants and young children, with potentially
adverse effects on the developing gut microbiota and related metabolic processes. We …

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Background Childhood obesity and overweight are among the greatest health challenges in
the pediatric population. Obese individuals exhibit marked differences in the composition of …

Obesity is associated with a number of serious health consequences, including type 2
diabetes, cardiovascular disease and a variety of cancers among others and has been …

The intestinal microbiota can influence host metabolism. When given early in life, agents that
disrupt microbiota composition, and consequently the metabolic activity of the microbiota …

Antibiotic use disrupts microbial composition and activity in humans, but whether this
disruption in turn affects host metabolic health is unclear. Cohort studies show associations …

Antibiotics are the most common prescription drugs administered at the paediatric age,
however their administration can cause unwanted problems. Among these issues, antibiotic …