Scientists discover link between bacteria in the mouth and head and neck cancers

Poor oral health could lead to certain types of cancer, according to a new study.

Bacteria that thrive in people’s mouths could increase the risk of head and neck cancers, new research shows.

Head and neck squamous cell carcinoma (HNSCC), which develop in the mouth, nose, and throat, are among the most common forms of the disease in Europe with more than 150,000 people diagnosed every year.

These cancers are more likely to affect men and kill more than half of patients within five years.

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