From saliva to hunting strategies, ticks use a range of tactics that affect how quickly they can spread disease.

What did long-necked dinosaurs eat—and where did they roam to satisfy their hunger? A team of researchers has reconstructed ...

Ax-4’s private astronauts wrap up a two-week science mission aboard the ISS. Led by Peggy Whitson, the crew returns with 580 ...

In wellness, the early 2020s will be remembered as the time we went microbiome mad – ‘gut health’ were the words on everyone’s lips as we became slavish to ferments, fibre and the 30 plants a week ...

A research team led by the University of the Basque Country has identified hundreds of molecular markers in saliva that could reveal the risk of a person developing major diseases such as cancer ...

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: What if a simple drop of saliva could foretell the risk of a stroke, the early onset of diabetes, or even mouth cancer? For Haritha George, ...

A recent study even showed saliva could help distinguish between healthy people and those with mild cognitive impairment, a possible early sign of Alzheimer’s. In dentistry, spit science is ...

Ayurveda emphasizes oral health as a reflection of overall body balance, particularly the quality and quantity of saliva influenced by Vata, Pitta, an ...

Artificial saliva is a solution that contains substances that moisten a dry mouth, thus mimicking the role of saliva in lubricating the oral cavity and controlling the existing normal oral microbiota.

A recent study provides new insights into the mechanisms of coagulation in persons with haemophilia A, the most common form of haemophilia. The research team was able to show that saliva contains ...

The most common reasons involve the formation of salivary duct stones that block the flow of saliva in and out of the ducts. When this occurs, the involved duct can become painful and swollen. The ...

Thick saliva can result from dehydration, breathing through the mouth, and certain medical conditions. Learn about the possible causes of thick saliva here.