*Refers to the latest 2 years of stltoday.com stories. Cancel anytime. Dear Dr. Roach • I am an 85-year-old man in reasonably good health, with a problem of excess saliva and drooling. My neighbor has ...

Q: My husband has had an overactive saliva gland for almost a year now. He went to an ear, nose and throat specialist, who started him on allergy shots and treatments, thinking allergies might be the ...

Your daily saliva offers vital health clues, from dry mouth signaling diabetes to foamy saliva indicating acid reflux.

If you tend to wake up with a damp pillow, you may wonder why you drool in your sleep. It's typically not cause for concern to drool, particularly if you sleep on your side. However, some health ...

Saliva is more than spit. It helps with chewing and swallowing, protects teeth and gums, and even has antimicrobial and digestive properties. However, certain conditions or medical treatments, such as ...