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A gum bacterium called Fusobacterium nucleatum is found in clogged arteries and linked to higher bad cholesterol and inflammation in mice and people.
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The Roles of Periodontal Bacteria in Atherosclerosis
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2023 Aug 16This study found that a mouth bacteria called Fusobacterium nucleatum is often found in clogged arteries and can trigger inflammation that worsens heart disease—supporting the idea that it’s linked to bad cholesterol and artery damage.
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