Many Americans are unaware of the connection between drinking and cancer risk, despite growing research that points to the negative health impacts of alcohol.

Bacteria that causes gum disease can also raise a person's risk of head and neck cancers, a new study says. More than a dozen bacterial species have been linked to a collective 50% increased risk of head and neck cancer, researchers found.

THURSDAY, Sept. 26, 2024 (HealthDay News) -- Bacteria that causes gum disease can also raise a person’s risk of head and neck cancers, a new study says. More than a dozen bacterial species have been linked to a collective 50% increased risk of head and neck cancer, researchers found.

The oral cavity is the main habitat for oral microorganisms, clearly associated with the progression of head and neck cancers, according to a new study. The study, published in the journal JAMA Oncology,