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·January 21, 2025·6 min read

Antibiotics and Other Drugs May Reduce Dementia Risk

A study analyzing data from over 130 million individuals found that antibiotics, antivirals, vaccines, and anti-inflammatory medications are associated with a reduced risk of dementia. This supports the idea that infections and inflammation contribute to dementia and highlights the potential of repurposing existing drugs for prevention or treatment.

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·January 9, 2023·4 min read

Frequent Use of Antibiotics May Heighten Inflammatory Bowel Disease Risk in Adults Over 40

Adult exposure to antibiotics appears to be linked to an increased risk of developing an inflammatory bowel disorder, including Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis. The risk appears to be cumulative, greatest around two years after use, and for antibiotics that target gut infections.

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·January 4, 2023·5 min read

Antibiotic Residues in Water a Threat to Human Health

The increase in antibiotic residue found in wastewater and treatment plants increases antibiotic resistance and antibiotic residue found in drinking water may pose a threat to public health.

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·October 18, 2022·4 min read

Supercharging Brain Stimulation by Repurposing an Antibiotic

D-Cycloserine, an antibiotic used for the treatment of tuberculosis, increases the effectiveness of transcranial magnetic stimulation for those with major depressive disorder.

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·September 26, 2022·3 min read

Potential Therapeutic Targets to Prevent Hearing Loss Caused by Antibiotics

Researchers have identified an autophagy pathway in hair cells in the ear that's linked to permanent hearing loss that occurs as a result of exposure to aminoglycosides antibiotics in some patients.

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·September 9, 2022·2 min read

Antibiotics Given in Infancy May Have Adverse Impact on Adult Gut Health

Early life exposure to antibiotics has a long-lasting effect on the enteric nervous system, microbiome, and gut function.

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·July 8, 2022·3 min read

Antibiotic Treatments May Make Us More Susceptible to Negative Emotions

Recent antibiotic use impacts the way in which people pay attention to negative facial expressions. Findings shed light on how antibiotic use can increase the risks of depression.

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·April 26, 2022·3 min read

Offspring Weakens When Parents Are Given Antibiotics

Zebrafish study finds antibiotics can have detrimental effects on the descendants of those exposed to them, including weaker immune systems.

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·October 18, 2021·3 min read

Investigating the Link Between Antibiotic Use and Inflammatory Pain Reduction

Study reveals a causal mechanism for pain reduction may be due to an antibiotic-induced shift in the gut's amino acid concentrations.

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·July 14, 2021·2 min read

Antibiotics in Early Life Could Affect Brain Development

Early-life exposure to antibiotics could impact brain development in areas associated with emotional and cognitive function, a new study reports. Researchers found penicillin exposure in infant mice altered the microbiome and gene expression in key areas of the developing brain.

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·November 16, 2020·4 min read

Antibiotics Before Age 2 Associated With Childhood Health Issues

Researchers have identified an association between antibiotics administered to children aged two and under, and an increased risk of ongoing conditions ranging from ADHD to obesity. Children exposed to numerous courses of antibiotics as toddlers were more likely to be diagnosed with continuous conditions later in childhood. The study speculates that while antibiotics may only have a transient effect on the developing microbiome, this may have an impact on long-term illness.

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·July 23, 2020·4 min read

Antibiotics Disrupt Development of the ‘Social Brain’ in Mice

Early-life exposure to antibiotics may impact brain signaling pathways associated with social behavior and pain regulation. Young mice treated with antibiotics had reduced expression of receptors that mediate endorphin, oxytocin, and vasopressin signaling in the frontal cortex.

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antibiotics

Antibiotics and Other Drugs May Reduce Dementia Risk

Frequent Use of Antibiotics May Heighten Inflammatory Bowel Disease Risk in Adults Over 40

Antibiotic Residues in Water a Threat to Human Health

Supercharging Brain Stimulation by Repurposing an Antibiotic

Potential Therapeutic Targets to Prevent Hearing Loss Caused by Antibiotics

Antibiotics Given in Infancy May Have Adverse Impact on Adult Gut Health

Antibiotic Treatments May Make Us More Susceptible to Negative Emotions

Offspring Weakens When Parents Are Given Antibiotics

Investigating the Link Between Antibiotic Use and Inflammatory Pain Reduction

Antibiotics in Early Life Could Affect Brain Development

Antibiotics Before Age 2 Associated With Childhood Health Issues

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