Disinfecting surfaces is crucial in keeping bacteria and viruses at bay, but the cleaning solutions could be ineffective if ...

An Osaka Metropolitan University-led team has verified the disinfection effect of ozonated water on SARS-CoV-2 in the ...

The first clues to the extraordinary history lurking in our mouths emerged in the 1960s, when scientists discovered that some people made extra amylase in their saliva. But only in the past few ...

The research team was able to show that saliva contains special vesicles that trigger rapid coagulation of the blood of haemophilic patients. A recent study led by MedUni Vienna provides new ...

We spoke to experts about what really happens to the body when you regularly eat your meals at breakneck speed ...

Diseases spread through saliva include mononucleosis, strep throat, rotavirus, and even tooth decay. Many diseases can be spread through saliva alone, including viral and bacterial infections. Our ...

Over time, this constant licking will cause your lips to become more prone to dryness, cracking, and even bleeding.

A salivary gland infection can develop when harmful bacteria or viruses build up in the salivary glands. These are located in the head and neck and produce saliva. It typically causes swollen ...