A recent study has discovered that drinking just one can a day of sugary soda beverages can increase the risk of developing mouth cancer by five times.
The study conducted by researchers from the University of Washington was published in JAMA Otolaryngology-Head &amp; Neck Surgery on Thursday (Mar 13).&nbsp;
<h2>Rising cases of oral cancer</h2>
Amid the rising cases of oral cavity cancer, especially in young people who do not drink or smoke and have no other evident risk factors, scientists suggest that diet may play a major role.
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While this type of cancer was typically linked to older men who indulged in tobacco, alcohol, betel nut chewing and other common cancer threats, cancer cases related to them have been declining, especially in Western countries.
According to about 377,713 cases of oral cancer and 177,757 deaths were recorded in 2020.
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<h2>Oral cancer and sugary drinks</h2>
The new study highlights the potential health risks linked to regular consumption of sugary drinks as the world sees a rising trend in oral cancer cases.&nbsp;
The study examined data from over 160,000 women, finding those who consumed sugary beverages and compared them with any diagnoses of mouth cancer. They recorded 124 such cases over the period of 30 years.
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The authors of the report did not name any particular brand of the sodas, lemonades and iced teas that the women consumed during the course of the study.
The analysis revealed that women who reported consuming at least one sugary beverage a day were 4.87 times more likely to have developed mouth cancer when compared to those who consumed less than one in a month.
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While the cause remains unclear as further research is needed in the area, scientists suggested that factors like high fructose corn syrup content may be the reason behind the increased risk of disease.
(With inputs from agencies)

Science & tech | Health and wellness | The new study highlights the potential health risks linked to regular consumption of sugary drinks as the world sees a rising trend in oral cancer cases.

A recent study has discovered that drinking just one can a day of sugary soda beverages can increase the risk of developing mouth cancer by five times. The study conducted by researchers from the University of Washington was published in JAMA Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery on Thursday (Mar 13). Rising cases of oral cancer Amid the rising cases of oral cavity cancer, especially in young people who do not drink or smoke and have no other evident risk factors, scientists suggest that diet may play a major role. Also read | Want to slow your brain's ageing? Have children, says recent study While this type of cancer was typically linked to older men who indulged in tobacco, alcohol, betel nut chewing and other common cancer threats, cancer cases related to them have been declining, especially in Western countries. According to about 377,713 cases of oral cancer and 177,757 deaths were recorded in 2020. Also read | You and your Labrador Retriever may share same gene linked to obesity: Study Oral cancer and sugary drinks The new study highlights the potential health risks linked to regular consumption of sugary drinks as the world sees a rising trend in oral cancer cases. The study examined data from over 160,000 women, finding those who consumed sugary beverages and compared them with any diagnoses of mouth cancer. They recorded 124 such cases over the period of 30 years. Also read | Kissing, oral sex can lead to dementia. Scientists reveal you can catch THIS virus in 'bedroom' The authors of the report did not name any particular brand of the sodas, lemonades and iced teas that the women consumed during the course of the study. The analysis revealed that women who reported consuming at least one sugary beverage a day were 4.87 times more likely to have developed mouth cancer when compared to those who consumed less than one in a month. Also read | Scientists find marriage increases the risk of THIS life-threatening disease in men by 62% While the cause remains unclear as further research is needed in the area, scientists suggested that factors like high fructose corn syrup content may be the reason behind the increased risk of disease. (With inputs from agencies)

Can sugary drinks increase risk of oral cancer? Shocking study links popular drinks with deadly disease

A joint team of scientists from Institute of Bioinformatics and Applied Biotechnology and HCG Cancer centre have identified 114 genetic variants which cause oral cancer in humans. 
 
The study, published in the journal Frontiers in Oncology, has also revealed key genetic signatures that can predict survival in oral cancer patients with over 90 per cent accuracy. 
 
Further, the analysis of mutations gave out a list of unique genes associated with 114 novel variants, of which 35 were oncogenes, 11 were tumour suppressors, and 2 DNA damage repair genes. 
 
Oral cancer is one of the most common in the country and accounts for 40 per cent of all the cancer cases, with significant morbidity and mortality. 
 
Currently, even after the best treatment, oral cancer is found to recur in up 50 per cent of cases. 
 
But the newA research would make it possible to provide treatment in an effective way such that the disease does not recur and enables precise treatment with improved quality of life, said Prof. Vibha Choudhary, from IBAB, in a statement. 
 
The researchers have also identified novel mutations in the IRAK1 gene, which would pave the way to provide target-directed treatment without affecting the healthy cells in the body. 
 
The findings would guide towards cell-targeted personalised treatment, the researchers said.

A joint team of scientists from Institute of Bioinformatics and Applied Biotechnology and HCG Cancer centre have identified 114 genetic variants which cause oral cancer in humans.

A joint team of scientists from Institute of Bioinformatics and Applied Biotechnology and HCG Cancer centre have identified 114 genetic variants which cause oral cancer in humans. The study, published in the journal Frontiers in Oncology, has also revealed key genetic signatures that can predict survival in oral cancer patients with over 90 per cent accuracy. Further, the analysis of mutations gave out a list of unique genes associated with 114 novel variants, of which 35 were oncogenes, 11 were tumour suppressors, and 2 DNA damage repair genes. Oral cancer is one of the most common in the country and accounts for 40 per cent of all the cancer cases, with significant morbidity and mortality. Currently, even after the best treatment, oral cancer is found to recur in up 50 per cent of cases. But the newA research would make it possible to provide treatment in an effective way such that the disease does not recur and enables precise treatment with improved quality of life, said Prof. Vibha Choudhary, from IBAB, in a statement. The researchers have also identified novel mutations in the IRAK1 gene, which would pave the way to provide target-directed treatment without affecting the healthy cells in the body. The findings would guide towards cell-targeted personalised treatment, the researchers said.

Indian scientists identify 114 genetic variants linked to oral cancer

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