Oral Microbiota Transfer May Mediate Depression and Anxiety in Couples
2025-05-25
A study of 268 newlywed couples reveals a potential link between oral microbiota transfer and the transmission of depression and anxiety symptoms. Healthy spouses of partners experiencing insomnia, depression, and anxiety showed a significant worsening of these conditions, along with changes in their oral microbiota composition mirroring that of their affected partners after six months. This suggests close contact facilitates the transfer of oral bacteria, potentially influencing mental health in couples.
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