This ultimate way of showing respect for a deceased loved one could expose you to unknown health risks. Delve into the scientific realities surrounding this moving but potentially dangerous practice.
What the body continues to release after death:
As soon as life ends, our body begins a natural process of transformation: decomposition. Even if these changes aren’t immediately visible, the body undergoes rapid evolution. Microorganisms, once kept in check by our immune system, multiply freely. The result? Previously harmless bacteria can pose an infection risk. Getting very close to, or even kissing, a deceased loved one can potentially expose you to little-known but very real dangers, as Dr. Viktor Ivanovik points out on his TikTok account.