Long-term antibiotic use linked to a 29% higher risk of Parkinson's disease, study finds.

A study from Seoul National University Hospital in South Korea found that long-term use of antibiotics may increase the risk of Parkinson's disease by 29%. The research, published in Neurology Clinical Practice, analyzed over 298,000 people and suggested caution in antibiotic use due to potential long-term health impacts. Dr. Sudhir Kumar highlighted that antibiotics can alter gut microbiota, potentially affecting the brain.

December 02, 2024
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