Taking certain antibiotics -- especially multiple times or for long courses -- may put you at risk for colon cancer, a large new study suggests.
"There are many unanswered questions at this point," Pappou said."More research is needed to confirm whether this is a true effect of antibiotics.", according to senior researcher Dr. Cynthia Sears.
The gut microbiome refers to the vast collection of bacteria and other microbes that naturally populate the colon. Recent research has been suggesting that the balance of microbes there may have broad effects on health. And it's possible, according to Sears, that disruptions in the gut microbiome could make way for the growth of bacteria with cancer-promoting potential. Research has suggested that certain bacteria, such asLike Pappou, Sears stressed that her findings do not prove cause and effect. But they make yet another argument for judicious antibiotic use, she said.
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