Recent research at the University of Murcia explored the potential of using cat saliva as a marker for stress and disease.

Choking on saliva from time to time is common. However, repeatedly choking on saliva could indicate an underlying health problem. Treatments include lifestyle changes and medications. Saliva is a ...

A new Tennessee law is aiming to combat drunk and impaired driving.The legislation now allows law enforcement officers to ...

Thick saliva can result from dehydration or breathing through the mouth. However, it can also indicate a more serious condition, such as Sjögren disease or cystic fibrosis. Finally, several ...

You already know when you are feeling highly stressed, but low-grade background stress is harder to detect. A new dental flosser from researchers at Tufts University aims to make it easier by ...

For decades, female hormone levels were measured using blood tests. 1 But blood sampling is invasive, expensive and is, at times, logistically difficult. Hence, there was a shift towards more ...

Russell has a PhD in the history of medicine, violence, and colonialism. His research has explored topics including ethics, science governance, and medical involvement in violent contexts. Russell has ...

Saliva is a clear liquid made by several glands in your mouth area. Saliva is an important part of a healthy body. It is mostly made of water. But saliva also contains important substances that your ...

Saliva that is properly pH balanced (6.2 to 7.6) helps maintain a healthy mouth and protect your teeth. The acronym pH stands for potential hydrogen. It’s used to describe the chemical acidity level ...

While saliva does contain proteins that can help heal wounds faster, it also contains bacteria that could lead to infection if they come in contact with a wound, especially a deep wound. It is safest ...

Most people can usually cough saliva up if they choke on it. For people with certain health issues, choking on saliva can be dangerous. If they are unable to cough up the saliva, it may be necessary ...