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Always craving carbs like bread and pasta?Study reveals ancient DNA link

Researchers have found that the gene for starch-digesting saliva may have first duplicated more than 800,000 years ago.

The craving for carbs has an evolutionary origin. (Shutterstock)
Published on Oct 18, 2024 06:17 PM IST
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The drool factor: Swetha Sivakumar on what makes food mouth-watering

Saliva plays a key role. Even though it’s 99% water, that final 1% defines how we taste, how we experience flavour, and what we can eat.

(Adobe Stock)
Updated on Jun 22, 2024 05:21 PM IST
BySwetha Sivakumar

ABCs of oral health: Examining breathing aspect from a dental vantage point

Breathing—a seemingly simple act—holds the power to significantly influence oral health. Here's examining this underrated aspect from a dental vantage point.

ABCs of oral health and bad breath: Examining breathing aspect from a dental vantage point (Photo by Dmitry Vechorko on Unsplash)
Published on Sep 27, 2023 06:06 PM IST
ByZarafshan Shiraz, New Delhi

Watch: Amit Mishra caught applying saliva, dismisses Virat Kohli 2 balls later

IPL 2023: Lucknow Super Giants spinner Amit Mishra was spotted applying saliva on the ball while bowling to Virat Kohli and then dismissed him two balls later.

IPL 2023: Amit Mishra applies saliva on the ball.(Twitter)
Published on Apr 10, 2023 09:11 PM IST

Xerostomia, a state of dry mouth: Causes, symptoms, treatment options available

When people don't make enough saliva, their mouth gets dry and uncomfortable. The condition is known is as Xerostomia. Here are its common causes, symptoms and treatment options available to help against dry mouth or Xerostomia.

Xerostomia, a state of dry mouth: Causes, symptoms, treatment options available (Photo by Andrea Piacquadio on Pexels)
Updated on Feb 12, 2023 02:52 PM IST
ByZarafshan Shiraz, Delhi
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