In mice, the oral bacteria F. nucleatum can travel to mammary tissue via the bloodstream, where it can damage healthy cells.

Researchers have found that more than a dozen species of bacteria that causes gum disease can result in a 50% increased ...

Epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR) signaling in the tissue around oral cancers both increases nerve sensitivity and ...

Oral cancer is usually attributed to the use of tobacco, smoking, alcohol, and a lack of oral health care. However, can oral ...

The most challenging presentation is an oral lesion that appears benign; it is often mistaken for an ulcer, but sometimes this can be an early sign of oral canc ...

Fusobacterium nucleatum can drive DNA damage, tumor growth and metastasis, with heightened effects in cells with BRCA1 gene mutations.

(NAPSI)—Cancer. It’s a word no one wants to hear, but every one should be prepared for. Individuals getting cancer treatment must make many lifestyle changes. People battling cancer and undergoing ...

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, ...

Look for early warning signs of oral cancer that often go unnoticed. Finding these signs early can lead to better treatment and higher survival rates.

Oral cancer in India carries a distinctly gendered burden. It remains the most common cancer among men in several states and consistently ranks among the top five cancers affecting women.

Benign tumors of the oral cavity are atypical formations of noncancerous cells that grow in the mouth. They can look like sores or lumps, and they typically develop slowly. Benign oral tumors are ...