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Keep flossing: Study ties gum disease to higher cancer risk

from US News & World Report

Keep flossing: Study ties gum disease to higher cancer risk US News & World Report Want to avoid cancer? Consider brushing and flossing more often. Why? Folks with bad gums might be at higher risk of developing certain types of cancer, new research suggests. A history of gum disease appears to increase the risk of stomach cancer by 52% and throat cancer by 43%, according to data from two major long-term health studies. READ MORE

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