UK study links higher social deprivation to less diverse gut bacteria
Medical Xpress
March 1, 2026
Living in a poorer neighborhood in the UK could impact the makeup of your gut microbiome, potentially leading to worse health. New research, led by King's College London and the University of Nottingham, found that people living in areas of higher social deprivation have a less diverse range of bacteria in their gut.
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Originally published on Medical Xpress on 3/1/2026