Attractive Men Have Less Nasal Bacteria, American Journal of Human Biology Reveals

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Do attractive traits tell us anything about a person’s reproductive health? New research in the American Journal of Human Biology reveals a link between Body Mass Index (BMI) and the amount of bacteria colonizing noses. The results show that heavier men harbor more potentially pathogenic species of bacteria in their nose, compared with slimmer, more traditionally attractive men.

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