Saturday, 18 February 2012

Smoking Zaps Healthy Bacteria In The Mouth, Welcomes Pathogens

According to a new study, smoking causes the body to turn against its own helpful bacteria, leaving smokers more vulnerable to disease. Despite the daily disturbance of brushing and flossing, the mouth of a healthy person contains a stable ecosystem of healthy bacteria. New research shows that the mouth of a smoker is a much more chaotic, diverse ecosystem - and is much more susceptible to invasion by harmful bacteria...

Source: http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/mnt/healthnews/~3/bZw8GVKhH2U/241762.php

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