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Saliva tests help detect cancer
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Saliva tests help detect cancer

Dental diseases can remain hidden in the mouth for many years without any symptoms, leading to gingivitis, decay and tooth decay. Now researchers at Sandia National Labo…

December 14, 2018
How does flu virus attack humans?
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How does flu virus attack humans?

Influenza virus floats in the air after being released from the patient's saliva. This virus is very popular with cold air and low humidity. From there, they become infe…

December 14, 2018
Treat diabetes with ... lizard saliva
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Treat diabetes with ... lizard saliva

A new drug made from the saliva of the giant Arizona lizard is being used in the US, Australia and India. Test results show that the drug helps control both blood sugar…

December 14, 2018
Treat stroke with bat saliva
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Treat stroke with bat saliva

According to research by American scientists, demon bat saliva can become an effective therapy to overcome the stroke treatment window, helping patients avoid sequelae o…

December 14, 2018
Do not chew gum for more than 15 minutes
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Do not chew gum for more than 15 minutes

Chewing gum regularly can help increase saliva production, clean the oral cavity and teeth. But experts recommend against chewing gum as a 'trendy', especially when chew…

December 14, 2018
Saliva test helps diagnose HIV / AIDS
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Saliva test helps diagnose HIV / AIDS

A research team from McGill University (Canada) has tested 450 450 Indians in the method of 'OraQuick HIV-1/2' to help diagnose HIV / AIDS by analyzing saliva.

December 14, 2018
Saliva detoxifies and relieves pain
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Saliva detoxifies and relieves pain

The Pasteur Institute (France) has discovered a natural analgesic in human saliva, which has many times used morphine when trying on animals, that is opiorphin. In addit…

December 14, 2018
Prevent tooth decay
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Prevent tooth decay

Saliva works to restore acid balance in the mouth, but a high-acid, spicy diet can damage this natural protective layer.

December 14, 2018
Cure sleepy salivation
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Cure sleepy salivation

Nocturnal drooling is a common symptom in both children and adults. This is an internal medical condition, often caused by disorders in the salivary glands and is associ…

December 14, 2018
The new battery works with ... saliva
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The new battery works with ... saliva

Researchers at Binghamton University, State University of New York, have taken a new step in the development of the microfluidic fuel cell (MFCs) industry.

December 12, 2018