Written by Marwa Haridi Friday, April 05, 2024 12:00 PM
A new study revealed a link between poor oral hygiene and fatal diseases. The study revealed a relationship between… mouth cancer And the intestines, according to the Express website report.
According to the new study, published in the journal Nature, researchers discovered a specific microbe commonly found in the mouth, known as Fusobacterium nucleatum, in about 50 percent of bowel cancer cases. Scientists at the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center in the United States of America found that the microbes present In the mouth, it moves to the lower part of the intestine, works to resist stomach acids, then grows and causes deterioration in the conditions of people with colon and rectal tumors.
Through the research, they examined 200 cases of bowel cancer and found that about half of the cancer cases contain the microbe found in the mouth, which is mostly caused by neglect in cleaning teeth. They also discovered the presence of this microbe in many stool samples taken from people with cancer, and according to the study. Microbes drive the development of cancer and can lead to worse outcomes.
The study emphasized the importance of maintaining the health of our teeth, brushing them regularly, and using floss to clean them as well, in addition to making sure to visit the dentist for regular examination, especially since it is related to maintaining the health of the entire body.
2024-04-05 10:00:00
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