Easier than a blood test, saliva tests have the potential to detect cavities, infections and even cancer. But a lack of ...
When we think about oral health, brushing and flossing usually come to mind. Yet one of the most powerful protectors of our mouths is something we rarely acknowledge: saliva. This clear ...
When things are amiss with your mouth — especially your spit — it can be a sign of underlying conditions. When things are amiss with your mouth — especially your spit — it can be a sign of underlying ...
BUFFALO, N.Y. — In the TV series, “How It’s Made,” viewers often discover that common objects like pencils or rubber bands are quite complicated to make. The show walks people through complex ...
If there’s one thing we can safely predict about the COVID-19 pandemic, it’s that plenty of coronavirus tests lie in our future. Luckily, researchers have some good news on that score. Two new studies ...
At first glance, saliva seems like pretty boring stuff, merely a convenient way to moisten our food. But the reality is quite different, as scientists are beginning to understand. The fluid interacts ...
Why do we find other people's saliva so gross? We each produce about two bathtubs of the stuff every year, so why do we freak ...
The days of urinating on a stick, and then sharing those sticks online, might be numbered, with the world’s first saliva pregnancy test hitting the market. SaliStick, which is currently available ...