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Someone told me they read frequent antibiotic use raises cancer risk. any truth to that? if so, what constitutes "frequent" use?
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No basis: There is no basis for the statement you mentioned. For good health - Have a diet rich in fresh vegetables, fruits, whole grains, low fat milk and milk products, nuts, beans, legumes, lentils and small amounts of lean meats. Avoid saturated fats. Exercise at least 150 minutes/week and increase the intensity of exercise gradually. Do not use tobacco, alcohol, weed or street drugs in any form. Practice safe sex.
Answered 4/1/2016
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