Tooth loss doesn’t just make eating harder, it may also make thinking more challenging. A new study from Hiroshima University shows that aging mice missing their molars experience measurable cognitive decline, even when their nutrition remains perfectly intact.
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Study shows tooth loss, not low-protein intake, drives memory decline in aging mice
December 29, 2025
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