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

Science Daily | Tue, 04 Aug 2026 09:33:37 EDT

Chewing gum in labs,
Cuts HPV levels down,
Hope for safer care.

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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