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Cancer-fighting chewing gum cuts HPV levels by up to 93%

ScienceDailyTuesday, August 4, 2026 at 1:33 PM

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Cancer-fighting chewing gum cuts HPV levels by up to 93%
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A specially engineered chewing gum reduced HPV by up to 93% and nearly eliminated two bacteria linked to head and neck cancer. The treatment preserved beneficial mouth bacteria, raising hopes for a safer and more affordable therapy.

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Scientific signal separates durable discovery from noise — and often foreshadows policy and product. A specially engineered chewing gum reduced HPV by up to 93% and nearly eliminated two bacteria linked to head and neck cancer. The treatment preserved beneficial mouth bacteria, raising hopes for a safer and more affordable therapy.

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A specially engineered chewing gum reduced HPV by up to 93% and nearly eliminated two bacteria linked to head and neck cancer. The treatment preserved beneficial mouth bacteria, raising hopes for a safer and more affordable therapy.

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Scientific signal separates durable discovery from noise — and often foreshadows policy and product.

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  1. ScienceDaily published: Cancer-fighting chewing gum cuts HPV levels by up to 93%

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