Scientists have developed a spit test that can be taken at home and is more accurate than the one currently used by the NHS - peakSTOCK/iStockphoto A simple saliva test can identify men who are most ...

At-home spit tests are better than the standard blood test for identifying men who have a high genetic risk of developing aggressive prostate cancer, early research suggests. The preliminary findings, ...

There is a universe of ways to get tested for COVID-19, and each has its pros and cons. Most, however, require a medical professional to insert a long, flexible swab up your nose to sample the back of ...

DENVER (CBS4)- The University of Denver is tripling the amount of COVID-19 testing on campus. That's thanks to a new spit test. Researchers have discovered a saliva testing method that matches 98% of ...

HERSHEY, Pa. — Can doctors use spit to diagnose concussions? Researchers at Penn State College of Medicine are working to achieve just that. A groundbreaking study addresses concussions head on. Dr.

The bacteria in your mouth could one day be used as an early test for pancreatic cancer, a new study suggests. In a small study, pancreatic cancer patients were found to have different levels of ...

A simple saliva test may one day be used in ambulances, restaurants, neighborhood drug stores, or other places in the community to quickly tell if a person is having a heart attack. "Proteins found in ...

Experts urge caution, but school official says benefits "outweigh the risks." With demand for coronavirus testing expected to rise even higher this fall as students return to campuses across the ...

BOSTON (CBS) - A new study finds that examining a patient's saliva may reveal whether they have had a concussion. When someone hits their head, you often have to rely on self-reported symptoms or ...

Researchers in the U.K. have developed a spit test which can quickly diagnose concussions. The study published in the British Journal of Sports Medicine successfully and reliably detected concussions ...

Communities across the country are starting to roll out at-home saliva test kits. Health officials say they could be a game-changer in detecting and slowing the spread of the virus. By Miriam Jordan ...