AAV2-hAQP1 was safe and effective in treating patients with dry mouth symptoms, which is often a result of some cancer treatments like radiation, according to phase 1 study results. Treatment with ...

There are a lot of things that can cause dry eyes and mouth — but not many that cause these two symptoms at the same time. If you have concurrent dry eyes and mouth, this may help narrow down a ...

Potentially curative therapies for radiation-related dry mouth aren’t only beneficial for patients with cancer, but others who suffer from dry mouth in general. For the thousands of people who develop ...

"I'm on anti-cancer treatment, but my mouth is so dry that it's so hard to swallow rice." "I can't even eat kimchi because my tongue stings and splits." One of the unexpected discomfort experienced ...

Thyroid disease often leads to a dry mouth due to reduced saliva production. Treatment for thyroid disease can sometimes cause dry mouth as a side effect. Managing your thyroid disease and avoiding ...

Q. I am 65 and my mouth is often dry. Is this a normal part of aging? What can I do about it? A. Dry mouth, or xerostomia, is a condition in which the salivary glands don’t produce enough saliva to ...

After receiving acupuncture treatment three days a week during the course of radiation treatment, head and neck cancer patients experienced less dry mouth, according to study results from researchers ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Pretty much everyone has the experience of waking up in the middle of the night with a dry mouth. But ...

Which mouthwashes for dry mouths are best? Dry mouth is an uncomfortable condition that can be caused by medication, diet, or other health and lifestyle factors. In many cases, however, dry mouth can ...