Posts Tagged ‘risk factor’
Screen Star Douglas Sparks Oral Cancer Debate
Hollywood actor, Michael Douglas, has sparked debate about oral cancer after claiming in an interview with the Guardian that he contracted oral cancer two years ago as a result of having oral sex. Douglas later confirmed that what he meant was that HPV was the cause of cancer and although experts have been quick to […]
Gum disease identified as major risk factor for strokes
A new study has suggested that gum disease is a more potent risk factor for strokes than diabetes. The findings of the study, which were presented at the 89th International Association for Dental Research exhibition in San Diego, show that gum disease carries almost as much risk as high blood pressure. High blood pressure and […]
