STUDY - Bad Breath (Halitosis) May Be Linked to Stomach Ulcers, Cancer

STUDY - Bad Breath (Halitosis) May Be Linked to Stomach Ulcers, Cancer

Persistent halitosis could be an early clue to something more serious, according to a new report in the Journal of Medical Microbiology.

Persistent halitosis could be an early clue to something more serious, according to a new report in the Journal of Medical Microbiology.

Helicobacter pylori, the same bacteria that causes stomach ulcers and is a cause of some gastric cancers, was present in 21 out of 326 Japanese people with halitosis and 16 out of 102 people with gum disease who took part in a research study in Fukuoka, Japan.

"Recently, scientists discovered that H. pylori can live in the mouth," said Dr. Nao Suzuki of Fukuoka Dental College. "We wanted to determine ... read more

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STUDY - Bad Breath (Halitosis) May Be Linked to Stomach Ulcers, Cancer

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