Chemo shown to upset gut microbes in cancer patients
The study led by infectious diseases expert and clinical microbiologist, Dr. Lito Papanicolas, assessed the gut health of men and women who underwent conventional chemotherapy on cancers, such as breast and lung cancer, without exposure toantibiotics. “We know...
Type and abundance of mouth bacteria linked to lung cancer risk in non-smokers
The type and abundance of bacteria found in the mouth may be linked to lung cancer risk in non-smokers, finds the first study of its kind, published online in the journal Thorax. Fewer species and high numbers of particular types of bacteria seem to be linked to...
