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ANTIVIRAL CHEWING GUM CUTS RISK OF CERTAIN HEAD AND NECK CANCERS TO ALMOST ZERO IN NEW STUDY

1 min read • 1 hr ago • Good News Network • [src]
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Good News NetworkANTIVIRAL CHEWING GUM CUTS RISK OF CERTAIN HEAD AND NECK CANCERS TO ALMOST ZERO IN NEW STUDY1 hr ago

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University of Pennsylvania researchers discovered that chewing gum formulated with antiviral and antibacterial agents can markedly lower the presence of three microbes linked to head and neck cancer, potentially cutting the risk of certain cancers to almost zero.

Good News Network reports that the study evaluated the gum’s impact on three specific oral pathogens associated with head and neck squamous cell carcinoma (HNSCC). The researchers noted significant reductions in microbial levels, indicating a promising, affordable preventive strategy.

Head and neck squamous cell carcinoma is a common and deadly cancer that develops in the lining of the mouth, and new preventive approaches are urgently needed.

  • Chewing gum containing antiviral/antibacterial ingredients reduces levels of three oral microbes linked to HNSCC
  • University of Pennsylvania conducted the study, highlighted by Good News Network
  • The findings suggest a potentially affordable way to lower cancer risk

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