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Popping Oral Antibiotics Linked to Higher Risk of Kidney Stones

Stop popping antibiotics! A study points to the higher risk of developing kidney stones.

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If you are still popping antibiotics like candy, stop. According to a new study published in Journal of the American Society of Nephrology, popping oral antibiotics can up your risk of developing kidney stones.

Since kidney stones are associated with changes in the bacteria found in your intestine and urinary tract, researchers decided to looking into the connection. Cases of kidney stone have risen drastically over the last few decades.

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