Research Says Antibiotics Could Cause Weight Gain

BOSTON (CBS) – Doctor Mallika Marshall reports on three big health stories: With increasing concerns about the overuse of antibiotics, now there’s evidence that they may promote weight gain in children. Researchers at John’s Hopkins University found that 15-year olds who had been prescribed antibiotics seven or more times during childhood weighed three pounds more on average than kids who didn’t take antibiotics. These drugs kill off certain bacteria in the gut and leave others behind that break down food differently, which may cause kids to absorb more calories. This is another reason to avoid antibiotics in your children unless absolutely necessary. Nail Polish Warning Here is a warning for ladies who are never spotted without a fresh manicure. A new study out of Duke University and the Environmental Working Group found triphenyl phosphate (TPHP), a chemical which may affect hormones and promote weight gain, in 49% of nail polishes and nail treatments, including OPI, Essie, and Revlon. Researchers also found the chemical in the urine of subjects who painted their nails with polish containing this chemical. Environmental groups are calling for companies to remove it from their nail products. Cheese Is Addictive? There may be a reason you feel like you can’t get enough cheese. A physician claims that cheese is addictive. He says this is because it contains high concentrations of a protein called casein, which when broken down, can target receptor...
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