In mice, the oral bacteria F. nucleatum can travel to mammary tissue via the bloodstream, where it can damage healthy cells.

Researchers have found that more than a dozen species of bacteria that causes gum disease can result in a 50% increased ...

Bacteria that causes gum disease can also raise a person's risk of head and neck cancers, a new study says. Photo by Adobe Stock/HealthDay News Bacteria that causes gum disease can also raise a person ...

Discover how saliva testing detects oral and systemic diseases early. Learn about the mouth-body connection and the power of ...

Gum disease can increase a person’s risk of head and neck cancers Bacteria that cause gum disease increase cancer risk by up to 50% Regular brushing and flossing could reduce risk THURSDAY, Sept. 26, ...

Epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR) signaling in the tissue around oral cancers both increases nerve sensitivity and ...

Oral cancer is usually attributed to the use of tobacco, smoking, alcohol, and a lack of oral health care. However, can oral ...

Look for early warning signs of oral cancer that often go unnoticed. Finding these signs early can lead to better treatment and higher survival rates.

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If you’re among the 36% of Americans afraid of the dentist, it’s time to ask yourself which is scarier — the thought of a cleaning or missing the chance to catch oral cancer before it’s too late?

Oral cancer in India carries a distinctly gendered burden. It remains the most common cancer among men in several states and consistently ranks among the top five cancers affecting women.