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Gut Microbiome Health Plays Role in Fighting Depression During Pandemic

This shows a woman's stomachThere is a growing body of evidence linking depression to microbiome health. A new study proposes focusing on the microbiome may help alleviate some of the symptoms of depression associated with the COVID-19 pandemic.

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