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Symptoms of mumps
Medicine - Health

Symptoms of mumps

Mumps is caused by a virus, usually occurs in young children, and spread through saliva. However, adults can still be infected. Below are the early warning signs of this…

December 15, 2018
7 causes of increased salivation
Medicine - Health

7 causes of increased salivation

Saliva is an internal fluid secreted from the salivary glands, which plays an important role in digestion. However, excessive salivation in some cases may be abnormal.

December 15, 2018
What secrets does saliva reveal in your body?
Medicine - Health

What secrets does saliva reveal in your body?

Although containing up to 99% of the water component, saliva is a very special substance, playing an essential role in maintaining good health as well as keeping many am…

December 15, 2018
Is it dangerous to kiss?
Medicine - Health

Is it dangerous to kiss?

'Kissing is a careful consideration', in American high schools, it is often advised. Because in some schools, mononucleosis is spreading.

December 15, 2018
Guess the health status of yourself through saliva
Medicine - Health

Guess the health status of yourself through saliva

Every day, our body produces about 1.5 liters of saliva, but few people know that based on saliva, people can guess the current health status, according to Prevention.

December 15, 2018
Stress and high protein intake cause bad breath
Medicine - Health

Stress and high protein intake cause bad breath

When stressed, the sympathetic nervous system is activated, causing the body to cut down on saliva production, making our mouths dry and causing bad odors.

December 15, 2018