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Let's face it, most of us love a good sprinkling of salt on our food. It enhances flavor and can make a bland dish sing. But a new study from the University of Vienna has some of us rethinking our reach for the salt shaker. Researchers found a 41% increased risk of stomach cancer  in people who frequently added salt to their meals, compared to those who used it sparingly.  (Image Source: Tasting Table  ) This isn't the first time scientists have connected high-salt diets with stomach cancer. Studies in Asia already pointed towards this link. However, this Vienna study is one of the first to solidify this connection in Western populations, including folks like us in the US. ALSO READ:  The Link Between Bacteria and Stomach Cancer & it's not H. pylori: A Breakthrough Study So, how exactly does salt hurt your stomach?   While the current study is observational, previous research suggests excessive salt intake might weaken the protective lining of your stomach. This damage

The human body serves as a bustling ecosystem hosting trillions of microorganisms, seamlessly coexisting within its internal environment. From the moment of birth until the final breath, these microbes are steadfast companions, yet at times, they become formidable adversaries. It's a paradoxical narrative where the story of enduring camaraderie often transforms into a life-or-death struggle when these microorganisms betray their host, unwittingly sealing their own fate. In a groundbreaking revelation, researchers from Nanyang Technological University, Singapore (NTU Singapore) and the Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK) have uncovered a significant association between Streptococcus anginosus, bacteria and stomach cancer.  While traditionally known to inhabit various regions of the body including the mouth, throat, intestines, and vagina, S. anginosus has now emerged as a potential contributor to gastric malignancies. (I mage: Professor Joseph Sung, NTU Singapore’s Senior Vice