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September 30, 2003

Baby study links antibiotics to asthma

Babies given antibiotics during the first six months of their lives are far more likely to develop asthma, according to a US study. Why is not clear, but the team claims antibiotics might be partly responsible for the steady rise in asthma cases in western countries. NewScientist.com

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