Gum cancer, also called gingiva cancer, occurs when cells in the gum grow out of control, forming tumors or lesions. A common form of gum cancer is squamous cell carcinoma, caused by changes in the ...

Scientists are discovering that the oral microbiome—home to hundreds of species of bacteria and fungi—may help predict ...

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, ...

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 ...

Stage III oral cavity cancer is characterized by larger tumors or lymph node involvement, often diagnosed through physical ...

NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Gum disease may increase the risk of developing deadly pancreatic cancer, even among those who have never smoked, according to research reported today in Boston at the ...

Daily habits can pose serious health risks, including mouth cancer. Excessive sun exposure, regular alcohol consumption, and ...

New research suggests that even light alcohol use may carry serious risks. A large study in India found that drinking just ...

Clare Davis-Eaton, 51, from Grimsby, Lincolnshire, found a lump on her neck “the size of a frozen pea” in December 2015 and, ...