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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Health
Alex Croft

Skipping this daily habit could triple your risk of pancreatic cancer

Good mouth hygiene could be crucial in lowering your risk of pancreatic cancer -

Failing to brush your teeth enough could triple your risk of developing pancreatic cancer, a study has suggested.

It has long been understood that the presence of harmful bacteria and fungi in the mouth leaves people more vulnerable to diseases such as cancer than those with healthier mouths – now a new study specifies which bacteria and fungi cause the increase in risk.

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