# Why do we get bad breath in the morning?

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Podcast: [Do you really know?](https://stenobird.com/podcast/do-you-really-know-452837)
Published: 2026-08-31T02:59:00+00:00
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## Resource

According to The Cleveland Clinic, around one in four people are affected by bad breath. It’s also known as halitosis and bad breath can be a source of embarrassment. It’s sometimes caused by consuming certain well-known foods, like garlic, onion, cheese, and coffee for example.  But it can also be a symptom of an underlying health condition, such as pneumonia, gum recession, kidney disease and gastrointestinal disorders. Do bacteria have anything to do with it? How can we avoid bad breath? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions ! To listen to the latest episodes, click here: ⁠⁠⁠Why do our stomachs rumble?⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Why does hair turn grey?⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠What does it mean to be a seenager?⁠⁠⁠ A Bababam Originals podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance. First Broadcast: 21/5/2023 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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