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Is Obesity An Oral Bacterial Disease?

Obesity is definitely an epidemic in our society, even around the world. Scientists at The Forsyth Institute have discovered a link between certain oral bacteria and obesity. I can't imagine that it's the entire explanation for overweight people, but there could definitely be some causality. What do you think? What conclusions are correct to draw from this research?
 
 

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