9 Conditions Your Breath Can Reveal
Alysha Reid
By Alysha Reid
Reviewed by Sanjai Sinha, MD
Bad breath is embarrassing! We all know. But a quick breath check can save you from more than just an awkward social situation — it could save your life. Breath-test technology can detect stomach cancer in its earliest stages, according to an April 2015 study published in the journal Gut.
However, gastric cancer isn't the only medical condition your breath can reveal. According to the Mayo Clinic, bad-breath odors vary and depend on the underlying cause. Here are some common bad-breath causes:
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