Does Sleep Duration Shape Oral Microbiomes?
New research reveals positive association between extended sleep duration and higher oral microbiome diversity in adolescents and young adults.
A cross-sectional study of 1,332 U.S. adolescents and young adults found that individuals with long sleep durations had significantly higher oral microbiome array. The study analyzed data from the 2011–2012 National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey and highlighted the potential relationship between sleep health and the oral microbiome, offering insight into more accessible intervention strategies. The findings open new avenues for research into the mechanisms underlying these associations.