Dentists explain what dry mouth is and share the best over the counter treatments. Plus, learn why drinking too much water makes dry mouth worse.

Saliva and body lotions may seem harmless, but experts warn they can cause microtears, infections, and even affect fertility, ...

On October 17, domestic in vitro diagnostics specialist PROTIA announced the launch of 'IMSAFE Saliva,' a self-immune test kit capable of measuring immunoglobulin A (IgA) concentration using only ...

Mitochondria, often called the “powerhouses” of the cell, are central to energy metabolism, cell survival, and inflammation control. With ageing, mitochondrial efficiency declines, leading to ...

Introduction: Radiotherapy (RT) plays a central role in multidisciplinary treatment approaches in cancer therapy, particularly as an effective primary treatment modality for patients with head and ...

Saliva insulin differentiates between normal and hyperinsulinemic responses in normoglycemic individuals. HealthDay News — Saliva insulin can differentiate between normal and hyperinsulinemic ...

A handheld device appears to have real promise in using saliva samples to diagnose breast cancers The 'biosensor' detects certain biomarkers in saliva that are unique to breast cancer More work must ...

In a small new study, a handheld saliva-sampling device successfully detected breast cancer 100% of the time, researchers said. The study only involved 29 saliva samples, and more research is needed.

Handheld saliva test detects breast cancer and even identifies its type, University of Florida researchers say. The device uses glucose test strips and transmits its findings to a smartphone via ...

Measuring elevated levels of insulin in the blood, called hyperinsulinemia, is a proven way to measure metabolic health and can show the risk of developing future health concerns, including type 2 ...

UBC Okanagan's Dr. Jonathan Little studies metabolic disruptions that characterize Type 2 diabetes. His latest research explores how a saliva test can help predict future metabolic health concerns ...