Salivary infection, also called sialadenitis, most commonly affects the parotid salivary glands on the side of the face, near the ears or the submandibular salivary glands under the jaw. A salivary ...

Gleeking is when a small amount of saliva from under the tongue projects from the mouth. Learn why some people do it ...

A University of Chicago spinout has raised $4 million in seed funding to develop a unique, saliva-based test for oral cancers. OrisDX's funding was led by Revere Partners and strategic investment ...

Kansas substitute teacher Whitney Shull, 39, is accused of having sex with two students in an alcohol-fueled incident, one occurring while an alleged victim was unconscious.

Nakamoto, RY. Use of a saliva substitute in postradiation xerostomia. J of Prost Dent. 1979;42(5):539-542. Nielsen LS, Schubert L, Hansen J. Bioadhesive drug delivery systems. I. Characterisation of ...

Despite what you may have heard, Consumer Reports' testing shows that Avon Skin So Soft Original Bath Oil doesn't work well as a bug spray. There are plenty of better options.

The Cochrane Collaboration systematic review 6 on the effectiveness of various saliva substitutes concluded that formulations containing OGT are more effective than aqueous electrolyte formulations in ...

The Crystal Opus Spray Blend, priced at a reasonable £9.99, is a powerful mix of peppermint, lavender, and citronella oil, described as "ultra-effective and safe" in the battle against various pests.

Diabetes: High blood sugar levels can lead to dehydration and reduced saliva production.; Sjögren's syndrome: This autoimmune disease primarily affects the salivary and tear glands, resulting in dry ...

Saliva also contributes to the dental pellicle – a thin, protective layer that the saliva forms on the surface of the teeth. It’s thickest on the tongue-facing surface of the bottom row of teeth.

Decongestants offer temporary relief from discomfort, but a common ingredient was found to be ineffective. Here’s the lowdown and 8 products that do work. If your nose is stuffed, your head is ...