Can Kissing Spread Depression and Anxiety?

Can kissing spread depression and anxiety?

The study led by independent researcher Reza Rastmanesh included scientists from Italy, India, Iran, and the UK. The study – which compared healthy spouses to their unhealthy partners – found that an exchange of mouth bacteria between individuals in close contact may result in depression and anxiety

Could a romantic kiss with your partner lead to depression? A new, intriguing study suggests that it could—at least when it comes to the exchange of bacteria between newlyweds. The discovery, published in the journal Exploratory Research and Hypothesis in Medicine, reveals a surprising link between the oral microbiome (that diverse community of bacteria that lives between our teeth) and mental health. So before you kiss next time, you might want…