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09/14/2018 / By Earl Garcia

Severe periodontitis associated with an increased risk of lung, colorectal, pancreatic cancers

Having severe periodontal disease may increase the risk of developing certain types of cancer, according to a long-term study published in JNCI: Journal of the National Cancer Institute. Medical professionals explained that the condition, more commonly known as advanced gum disease, is usually caused by bacterial infection that damages the soft tissue and bone that support the teeth. […]

01/27/2018 / By Earl Garcia

Severe gum disease associated with increased risk of cancer: Long-term study links oral bacteria and inflammation to lung, colorectal cancers

A study published in JNCI: Journal of the National Cancer Institute revealed that periodontal disease was associated with an increased risk of different types of cancer. A team of health experts led by epidemiologists at the Tufts University School of Medicine and the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health pooled data from the Atherosclerosis Risk in Communities (ARIC) study […]

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