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New $2 saliva test can tell you if you’re depressed

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New saliva test can tell you if you’re depressed

A new way to quickly detect depression is causing a literal spit take. Trusting a depressed brain to self-diagnose is like asking a broken GPS if you’re lost. While it might seem obvious, depression goes undetected in about 50% of cases since symptoms creep up slowly or come about in unexpected ways — meaning millions … Read more

Should women be using a different toothpaste than men? The surprising differences between our saliva, teeth and gums

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Should women be using a different toothpaste than men? The surprising differences between our saliva, teeth and gums

There are a couple pretty major anatomical differences between males and females — but who knew matters of our dental health were different, too? Last week, TikTokker Hannah (@not_hannah_06) went viral with an alarming video in which she proclaimed that most toothpastes are formulated for men’s mouths — but because women’s mouths are more acidic, … Read more