Gum disease has long been linked to heart disease. Now it is being reported that the condition can increase the risk of certain cancers - like cancers of the esophagus and the stomach. But while there ...

Gum (gingival) cancer is a rare type of oral cancer. Gingival cancer grows in the thin skin layer protecting your teeth. The skin layer is also called your gingiva. It covers your upper and lower jaws ...

CHICAGO (Reuters) - Gum disease may increase the risk of developing cancer, researchers said on Tuesday. Male health professionals with a history of gum disease in a long-running study had a 14 ...

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, ...

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 ...

Oral cancer is frequently regarded as a disease primarily associated with the use of tobacco or alcohol. Although these two ...

Oral cancer is a group of malignancies that can occur in any part of the mouth. Immunotherapy for oral cancer is an emerging treatment option, as it helps the body’s own immune system recognize and ...

Recent research suggests that blood tests may show markers of oral cancer. But a blood test isn’t enough to confirm an oral cancer diagnosis. A biopsy is the only way to confirm it. Blood tests for ...

Who needs fancy scanners, blood tests and X-rays to tell us if we have cancer? Soon, if an Alabama company has its way, all we will need to do is chew a stick of gum. Volatile Analysis is developing ...

Oral mucosa cancer starts in the mucosa, which is the lining of the mouth. Tobacco use is the biggest risk factor, but alcohol consumption and HPV infection can also increase the risk. The main ...