The potential of saliva as another non-invasive diagnostic tool is growing, especially as researchers identify more markers ...

Most carnivores have teeth to grasp and eat prey, so marine animals with teeth are not uncommon. Sharks, dolphins, eels, ...

Saliva is one of the most underappreciated fluids in the human body. While often taken for granted, it plays a crucial role ...

Betel leaf, or paan patta, or Kumbakonam vetrilai, was recently granted a Geographical Indication (GI) tag by the Government ...

People who use the drug experience feelings of wakefulness, energy, a sense of well-being, and euphoria. But crystal methamphetamine abuse has devastating effects: it can cause lung disorders, kidney ...

No matter the cause, cavities are not uncommon. The U.S. National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research reports that ...

Cold foods and beverages temporarily reduce the activity of salivary amylase, the enzyme responsible for beginning starch digestion. When you consume ice cream or chilled drinks, this enzyme works ...

Researchers have developed a dental floss pick that also featured a sensor that can detect high cortisol levels in a person's saliva. The flosser can provide early warnings for chronic stress, and ...

When you think of dangerous animals, the names that come to your mind are lions or sharks. However, some of the most innocent ...