Can Kissing Alter Your Microbiome?
As long as we have existed on this earth, humans have expressed their affection through kissing. It’s the way we show our connection and intimacy…
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The Genetic Marker that Could Spell Trouble for Your Health
Periodontal disease is quickly being recognized as a medical condition with systemic ramifications. While it is still essential to address periodontal disease from a traditional…
Spit Holds the Secrets to Early Cancer Detection
Researchers are finding pancreatic cancer biomarkers in saliva, reports a study in the Journal of Biological Chemistry. In 2010, this same research team also found biomarkers…
‘Salivaomics’ – The Future of Integrative Care
Research performed at the UCLA School of Dentistry has shown that saliva used for health screenings is as useful as blood and other bodily fluids…
Possible Link Found Between Periodontal Disease & Obstructive Sleep Apnea
Could obstructive sleep apnea and periodontal disease have a bi-directional relationship? According to a new study in the Journal of Periodontology, they might. Researchers examined the salivary…