Thick saliva can result from dehydration or breathing through the mouth. However, it can also indicate a more serious condition, such as Sjögren disease or cystic fibrosis. Finally, several ...

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved the first at-home saliva collection test for COVID-19, which people could use to sample their own saliva and send it into a lab for results.

The test will cost about $10, the researchers estimate. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. A new saliva test for COVID-19 that can ...

For decades, female hormone levels were measured using blood tests. 1 But blood sampling is invasive, expensive and is, at times, logistically difficult. Hence, there was a shift towards more ...

Most people can usually cough saliva up if they choke on it. For people with certain health issues, choking on saliva can be dangerous. If they are unable to cough up the saliva, it may be necessary ...

At the university of Liege in Belgium, a steady stream of students pick up saliva tests in white boxes from a desk at the entrance of the main building, a scheme creators hope will simplify tracking ...

BUFFALO, N.Y. — In the TV series, “How It’s Made,” viewers often discover that common objects like pencils or rubber bands are quite complicated to make. The show walks people through complex ...