New research from Griffith University in Australia suggests that saliva and blood could be used to detect the return of head ...

Individuals with type 2 diabetes often have a higher incidence of tooth decay, but the underlying mechanisms remain unclear.

To screen for head and neck cancer (HNC), dentists currently perform a physical examination of the patient's oral cavity. If any suspicious-looking lesions are seen, then a biopsy is taken. However ...

Individuals with type 2 diabetes often have a higher incidence of tooth decay, but the underlying mechanisms remain unclear.

In a small but revealing study, scientists discovered that tears strongly mirror blood glucose and saliva may reflect vitamin D status. This could lead to less invasive ways to monitor chronic health.

Presence of high blood sugar in diabetic patients boosts cavity causing bacteria in saliva and significantly increases the risk of dental cavities.

A saliva test can more accurately indicate the severity of recurrent respiratory infections in children than the standard blood test. If saliva contains too few broadly protective antibodies, a child ...

Researchers are developing non-invasive saliva tests to detect heart failure early, potentially before symptoms appear. Studies have identified key salivary biomarkers, and a prototype device, eCaDI, ...

John (Eddie) La Marca receives funding from Cancer Council Victoria. He is affiliated with the Olivia Newton-John Cancer Research Institute and the Walter and Eliza Hall Institute of Medical Research.