Study links tonsillectomies in kids to higher risk of anxiety, PTSD, or depression later.

A new study from researchers in China and Sweden links tonsillectomies in children to a 43% higher risk of developing anxiety, PTSD, or depression later in life. Analyzing data from over a million individuals in a Swedish health registry, the study found this increased risk persisted even when controlling for factors like age, family history, and socioeconomic status. Further research is needed to understand the potential mechanisms behind this association.

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