Scientists reveal a surprising link between depression and microbes in your mouth

Scientists reveal a surprising link between depression and microbes in your mouth

A new study published in the journal BMC Oral Health has uncovered a relationship between the diversity of bacteria in the mouth and symptoms of depression. Drawing from data on more than 15,000 adults in the United States, researchers found that people with lower oral microbiome diversity were more likely to experience depressive symptoms. This association was especially notable in men and non-Hispanic White individuals. The findings suggest th…