A study carried out in the US found that nasty bacteria and fungi in the mouth could increase your risk of developing several diseases, such as pancreatic cancer Poor oral hygiene could make people more vulnerable to cancer (Image: Getty Images/Science Photo Library RF)

According to a study, poor oral hygiene could make you three times as likely to develop pancreatic cancer . For several years, experts have believed that those with harmful bacteria and fungi in their mouths are more vulnerable to several diseases, including cancer. ‌

Now, scientists from NYU School of Medicine, have discovered which bacteria could increase the risk of such diseases, and believe that the pesky bugs in the mouth could make their way to the pancreas. ‌

Writing in the journal JAMA Oncology

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