Deck the halls with local greenery: Christmas trees are grown right here in the neighborhood Dec 20, 2008
Collier says a deer's saliva can stunt a tree's growth, setting it back by "two or three years." Any insects or fungus that the tree farmer has to contend with are usually dealt with in early spring. Collier uses aerial applications, while Bailey sometimes uses ladybugs. (Hillsdale Independent, NY)
Natural Product Useful In Developing New Drug To Treat Devastating Parasitic Disease Dec 19, 2008
7, 2001) Researchers seeking to make a vaccine against a serious parasitic infection have discovered a dose of fly saliva might be just what the doctor ordered. Leishmaniasis, a disabling and sometimes deadly. (Science Daily)
Trial, pet adoptions, DNA Dec 19, 2008
Take a photo, take a saliva sample. Move on. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
The Zero Decibel Project Dec 17, 2008
Click Click Boom - Saliva. The copyright of the article The Zero Decibel Project in is owned by. (Suite101.com)
People baffled by health messages Dec 17, 2008
However, cotinine levels in people's saliva - an indicator of recent nicotine exposure - showed that, since the introduction of the ban, smokers may be smoking less. Medical director of The NHS Information Centre Dr Mark Davies said: "It is of concern that the messages of safe alcohol intake, appropriate exercise levels, and healthy eating do not seem to be getting through to all parts of the population. "This is something the country needs to address if we are to avoid significant health... (BBC News -- Health)
Putting Evolution to Use in the Everyday World Dec 17, 2008
Forensic investigators assess specific genetic markers as indicators of links between suspects and crime scene evidence such as a single human hair, lip cells left on a beer can, saliva on envelope flaps and cigarette butts, as well as semen, blood, urine and feces. The most straightforward use is to demonstrate a suspect s innocence by the nonmatching of his or her markers compared with those of crime scene evidence. (Scientific American)
Sweaty expectations Dec 17, 2008
It was one night, filled with sweaty bedroom activities and juvenile public displays of saliva swapping. We all know when sex goes wrong: the woman hopes that the man doesn't just discard her after he has intricately explored her inner orifices. (iAfrica.com)
Bird flu outbreak hits Kandal province: MoH Dec 15, 2008
Infection Humans mostly get infected through contact with nasal secretions, saliva or feces from an infected bird. Symptoms Fever, diarrhoea and respiratory distress. (Phnom Penh Post)
Choke In Livestock Dec 14, 2008
He will cough, and chewed feed and saliva will run out of one or both nostrils (and possibly the mouth). It is sometimes possible to feel a lump depending on where the blockage is located. (Suite101.com)
In bacteria, vet sees key to human ills Dec 14, 2008
About half of cats in flea-prone regions harbor the bacteria at some point in their lives, spreading it through their saliva and in fleas. In fact, it gets on cats' claws because they scratch at the fleas, raking up the germ from the fleas' feces. (News & Observer)
Community notes: Students collect blankets for migrants Dec 13, 2008
Turns out, this tick's saliva causes paralysis in birds (not in humans) which prevents them from flying and walking so that makes it easier to see the ticks. Eventually it kills them (the paralysis makes the bird unable to breathe). (Athens Banner-Herald)
Kufour Is Almost Done Destroying The NPP Temporarily! Dec 12, 2008
They could smell the sweet scent of the gravy train that tortured their sensory glands and produced saliva in overdrive but never had the chance to join in on the feast. That feast was reserved for Kufour and his inner circle. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Threadgill getting his kicks in Dec 12, 2008
I usually listen to the group Saliva, and the song Click Click Boom. During kickoffs in Richmond s 63-12 victory over West Charlotte, the Lions had trouble handling Threadgill s squib kicks with one resulting in a turnover. (Rockingham Daily Journal, NC)
Gene May Make Kids Crave Junk Food Dec 12, 2008
They also performed genetic testing on saliva samples from the children to assess whether or not they had changes in their FTO gene. The researchers found that having change in the FTO gene was associated with increased weight and body-mass index scores. (MEDLINEplus)
How the FTO Obesity Gene Works Dec 12, 2008
They also checked the kids' FTO genes, based on saliva samples the students provided. As expected, the heavier children were more likely to have the FTO gene variant. (WebMD)
BETTER LIFE: Sexual health news Dec 12, 2008
On a Psychology Today , Abraham Morgentaler, a doctor who penned , offered some physiological support for the supposed phenomenon, citing studies that found that concentrations of testosterone increased in the saliva both of victorious athletes and fans of the winning team. Photo illustration by Peter Freed for USA TODAY: A man puts a "do not disturb" sign on a hotel room door. (USA Today -- Tech)
Steroid After Tonsillectomy Raises Bleeding Risk Dec 11, 2008
Bleeding is of particular concern after tonsillectomies because the wound is not sewn up or covered and is exposed to food, air and saliva. A large blood supply courses through the area and, if hemorrhaging does occur, manual compression is next to impossible. (MEDLINEplus)
Letters to the editor (Dec. 7) Dec 11, 2008
Corvallis Gazette Times: Opinion. Last modified: Monday, December 8, 2008 12:27 AM PST. (Corvallis Gazette Times, OR)
Judge Refuses to Lift Gag Order in Ark. Anchor Case Dec 10, 2008
Vance denied being in Little Rock the day of the attack on Pressly and allowed detectives to swab a DNA sample from his saliva, according to a police affidavit. He remains held without bond, facing a capital murder charge in Pressly's death. (Fox News)
HIV & AIDS Dec 10, 2008
This common herpesvirus is transmitted in body fluids such as saliva, blood, urine, semen and breast milk. But a healthy immune system inactivates the virus, and it remains dormant in your body. (CNN -- Health)
My View: A hint to dog owners: Leash it or leave it Dec 10, 2008
Instead of opting to lick their parts clean and then transferring that saliva to other parts, my children use the bathroom. They also don't bark at, paw, sniff, or lick any other human (although there was that phase my son went through for a while). (Sacramento Bee -- Opinion)
For some women, pregnancy is a grave struggle Dec 10, 2008
My mouth went dry and in the next instant filled with saliva. As the contents of my stomach rose, I crawled over my husband, Archie, and headed for the bathroom. (Racine Journal Times, WI)
Inmates Earn Credit By Cleaning Up Blood And Vomit Dec 9, 2008
(AP) Milwaukee County jail inmates can knock an hour off their sentence for each hour they spend on some dirty work _ cleaning up blood, feces, saliva and other bodily fluids at the House of Correction and Criminal Justice Facility. Sheriff David Clarke said it's a common-sense approach to clean-up chores no one is eager to take on. (WTKR.com, VA)
Health in brief Dec 9, 2008
Joining the national registry is a simple process and requires only a small saliva test, but becoming a volunteer donor is a serious commitment. Those who join the registry are asked to remain committed until their 61st birthday and be willing to donate to any patient, anywhere in the world, regardless of the patient s sex, age, race or ethnicity. (Georgetown Record, MA)
Think you know how to avoid the sniffles? Maybe not Dec 8, 2008
But surprisingly, these viruses don't live in saliva, says Dr. J. Owen Hendley, a leading rhinovirus specialist and professor of pediatrics at the University of Virginia School of Medicine. The lining of the nose "is a different form of epithelial tissue from the lining of the mouth and throat," he says. (Boston Globe)
Saliva test that tells if you're catching a cold... Dec 8, 2008
DIY saliva test that tells if you're catching a cold ... They say that by measuring the level of a protein contained in saliva they can provide an advance warning of the risk of infection ... A saliva test has been developed that predicts how likely you are to catch a cold (file picture). (The Drudge Report)
Thomaston-Upson County Prepares for Avian Flu (3) Dec 7, 2008
Friday, May 12, 2006 Edition. Today's Weather Thomaston, GA. (Thomaston Times, GA)
How lizard spit aids diabetes cure Dec 7, 2008
It's made from the saliva of the Gila monster, a venomous lizard found in Southwest America. It's the first in a new range of anti-diabetic medicines and is FDA-approved. (India Times, India)
Want Jail Credit? Just Clean Up Blood, Vomit, Etc. Dec 4, 2008
Text Size: (AP) Milwaukee County jail inmates can knock an hour off their sentence for each hour they spend on some dirty work _ cleaning up blood, feces, saliva and other bodily fluids at the House of Correction and Criminal Justice Facility. Sheriff David Clarke said it's a common-sense approach to clean-up chores no one is eager to take on. (CBS News)
Allergic and wheezing, but still keeping pets Dec 4, 2008
Allergies caused by protein in animal dander, saliva or urine, not by hair ... "The allergen is produced in saliva, urine, dander-- it's not just hair," said Dr. Wanda Phipatanakul, an allergist at Children's Hospital in Boston, Massachusetts. (CNN -- Health)
Can genes predict athletic performance? Dec 2, 2008
Can genes predict athletic performance. Can genes predict athletic performance. (Scientific American)
Beijing using "saliva test sticks" to test for HIV for first time Dec 2, 2008
Beijing using "saliva test sticks" to test for HIV for first time - People's Daily Online ... Beijing using "saliva test sticks" to test for HIV for first time ... Starting in December the Chaoyang Chinese AIDS Intervention Working Group will promote the use of the fast HIV testing method of saliva test sticks within its jurisdiction, according to the Beijing's Chaoyang District Center for Disease Control and Prevention. (People's Daily Online)
Newborns exposed to maternal smoking more irritable, difficult to soothe Dec 2, 2008
This was verified biochemically by measuring cotinine, the primary metabolite of nicotine, in the mother's saliva ... Postnatal smoke exposure was quantified by infant saliva cotinine levels. (EurekAlert!)
Hantavirus Claims Life Of One New Mexico Woman Dec 2, 2008
Hantavirus is a deadly disease transmitted by infected rodents through urine, droppings or saliva. Hantavirus is caused by rodents and rodent dropping so what people need to do is they need to be very careful when they are cleaning out places. (KFOXTV.com, TX)
Texas City Uses DNA To Solv00004000e Property Crime Cases Dec 1, 2008
DNA evidence such as saliva or drops of blood has helped Austin police crack otherwise hard-to-solve cases. Detectives say that in several of the rare instances in which they collected DNA evidence at property crime scenes, the evidence later led to arrests or generated more clues in cases that probably would have remained unsolved. (KWTX.com, TX)
Sex and always safe? Dec 1, 2008
While 77 per cent cited unprotected sex, using infected needles and exchange of bodily fluids (semen, blood and saliva), only 13 per cent were aware that mother-child transmission is also a possibility ... Deep kissing involving saliva can be dangerous if one of the partners has bleeding gums, mouth ulcers or even small wounds caused by fish bones. (Times of India)
Finding the silver lining -- in 16 cents of dental care Nov 30, 2008
Suspected TB patients first have to give a saliva sample at the center followed by having an x-ray of their lungs taken at the nearest hospital. Alas, the nearest state hospital requires going on a trip to Depok which is, I think, about 10 kilometers from where I live. (Jakarta Post, Indonesia -- Features)
Can swabbing for DNA go too far? Nov 30, 2008
As police tell it, the dozen or so girls questioned were perfectly willing to allow a trooper to take a saliva swab from their mouths so a lab could trace the DNA.. "Usually if they have nothing to do with it they have no problem giving up the swab, the sample," explained James A. Pierce, the trooper who cracked the case earlier this month. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
* Former AC Milan player says he was a victim of doping Nov 29, 2008
Petrini, who in 2001 published a book in which he slammed past doping practices in the game, said one of the side effects of the unknown products he claims were administered was producing light green saliva. . (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World Business)
Hunters can help keep out bird flu Nov 28, 2008
Birds shed influenza viruses in their saliva, nasal secretions and feces. The state's voluntary testing program allows hunters to keep their ducks. (Florida Today)
Drinking green tea protects your teeth Nov 28, 2008
Chew sugar-free gum to increase saliva flow in your mouth. Rinse with water to neutralize the acids, and wait an hour before brushing. (Food Consumer)
'Barcode Chip' For Cheap, Fast Blood Tests Developed Nov 27, 2008
17, 2008) Early diagnosis of a heart attack may now be possible using only a few drops of saliva and a new nano-bio-chip, according to new research ... 15, 2005) Someday in the not-too-distant future patients may visit a doctor s office, provide a sample of saliva or blood, and know in minutes if they are prone to heart disease, gum disease, or cancer. (Science Daily)
Bend man stabbed in South America leaves hospital Nov 26, 2008
Dr. Eric Dierks, a head-and-neck surgeon at Portland's Legacy Emanuel Hospital, said an esophageal stab wound can't hold stitches, because the victim's own saliva begins digesting the edges of the wound immediately. "It'll heal if properly drained," he said. (OregonLive, OR -- News)
Chairside: Care of your mouth during cancer treatment Nov 26, 2008
Your home care program may also include: +Gentle brushing using an extra-soft toothbrush softened in warm water and fluoride toothpaste after every meal and before bed +Daily flossing, except in sore or bleeding areas +Eliminating use of mouthwashes or other products containing alcohol +Reducing tissue irritation and enamel erosion by rinsing mouth with baking soda and salt solution several times a day, or after any vomiting +Preventing or treating jaw stiffness with daily stretching exercises... (Hillsdale Independent, NY)
Baby Regains Hearing Lost to Herpes Virus Nov 25, 2008
It can be spread from person to person by contact with urine, saliva, breast milk, blood and semen. The virus is also spread from a mother to child. (Fox News)
Too Many Asthmatic Kids Breathe Smoke Nov 25, 2008
More than two-thirds of the 8- to 14-year-olds in the study had levels of the nicotine byproduct cotinine in their saliva demonstrating that they were breathing enough second-hand smoke to affect their asthma, Dr. Rajesh Kumar of Children's Memorial Hospital in Chicago and colleagues found ... To investigate, the researchers surveyed caregivers of 482 8- to 14-year-old children with asthma about tobacco use, and also tested the children's saliva for cotinine, an indicator of tobacco smoke... (MEDLINEplus)
Stomach Ulcer Bug Causes Bad Breath Nov 25, 2008
Patients who were carrying H. pylori had more blood in their saliva and were also carrying Prevotella intermedia, which is one of the major periodontal bacteria. "Although the presence of H. pylori in the mouth does not directly cause bad breath, it is associated with periodontal disease, which does cause bad breath," said Dr. Suzuki. (Newsmax)
Mankind's new best friend? Nov 24, 2008
In neighboring Tanzania, teams of rats use their twitchy noses to detect TB bacteria in saliva samples from four clinics serving slum neighborhoods ... In the pilot project in the Tanzanian capital of Dar es Salaam and the nearby city of Morogoro, Apopo-trained rats evaluate saliva samples at a rate of 40 every 10 minutes; that's equal to what a skilled lab technician, using a microscope, can effectively complete in a day. (Boston Globe)
To save adopted girl, U.S. couple gives her up Nov 23, 2008
The problem could be solved by improving the chain of custody over DNA evidence for example, by requiring new mother-and-child saliva samples taken under the supervision of a government authority that would send it directly to U.S. labs for testing. But the embassy still says it must depend on the ethics of the Guatemalan doctors involved. (USA Today)
Many People Disregard Advice to Get HIV Tests Nov 23, 2008
Point-of-service testing consists of a saliva test, followed if possible by a confirmatory blood test ... When the emergency department at began offering the saliva test, 0. (Washington Post)
Natural Treatments for Infertility Nov 22, 2008
Couples may also want to try basal body temperature charting or buy home-based saliva tests. Diet Changes to Enhance Fertility. (Suite101.com)
LETTERS: NCT, Nov. 21, 2008 Nov 22, 2008
In some cases, such as the Denver Sheriff's Department, officers have assisted a checkpoint held by a private corporation, in which citizens were subject to "voluntary" gatherings of DNA samples from saliva and blood (Google it). If you get stopped at a checkpoint, the person/officer has no right to stop you if he or she answers no to any of the following three questions: Are you an officer of the law. (North County Times)
Horse neglect, one found dead Nov 22, 2008
Feces, urine and saliva surrounding Yiyo's body, apparently excreted as his muscles loosened after death, suggested the horse died where it was found, Miller said. Both of Valencia's nephews testified that they helped Barrera drag the horse into the stall, though their explanations varied slightly in the details. (Pet-Abuse.com)
Touchy-feely couples are less stressed Nov 22, 2008
A week-long study of 51 double income German couples (mostly married) by Zurich University found that touchy-feely pairs, who did everything from holding hands to having sex, had lower levels of stress hormone cortisol in their saliva. The body secretes more cortisol during its fight or flight response and is at the root of stress-related bodily changes. (India Times, India)
Motorists to face roadside drug tests Nov 21, 2008
The breakthrough technology will allow police officers to test drivers for heroin, cocaine, cannabis, methamphetamines and amphetamines by testing a swab of a driver's saliva in a handheld device ... A swab of saliva is placed in a handheld tester the size of a chip-and-pin machine. (Independent)
St. Johns judge revises order to shield 8-year-old murder suspect Nov 20, 2008
Authorized prosecutors to obtain hair, saliva and blood samples, as well as fingerprints and X-rays from the child. Ordered prosecutors to decide within 15 days whether they will seek to have the boy tried as an adult. (AZCentral -- News)
Face Masks Analyzed As Aid in Flu Pandemic Nov 20, 2008
During an epidemic, surgical masks would be most useful for preventing infected people from coughing virus-laden droplets of saliva and mucus into the environment. The N95 respirators are the most useful in preventing healthy people from becoming infected by "respiratory aerosols" -- microscopic clumps of material left floating in the air when the water in very small droplets evaporates. (Yahoo News -- Influenza)
Tide may be turning on baiting Nov 20, 2008
The repeated replacement creates a cycle that isnt repeated anywhere else in nature, where urine and droppings become concentrated at the site and saliva and nasal drippings are left behind on the food pile when a deer finishes eating and moves on. So if one deer at the pile has a transmittable disease, others visiting the pile will likely pick it up with their daily fix of apples or corn. (Forest Republican, WI)
Philips to launch drug detection device Nov 20, 2008
Royal Philips Electronics NV said Thursday it has developed a handheld device that uses nanotechnology to detect marijuana, cocaine, Speed and other drugs in saliva within 2 minutes ... The Philips device uses tiny particles that bind with drug molecules in saliva. (International Herald Tribune -- Travel)
W.Va. spittin' mad about snuff campaign Nov 20, 2008
The pouch is placed between the upper lip and gum so the nicotine can be absorbed without producing much saliva. "Here in West Virginia, 4,000 people die every year from tobacco-related illness," said Bruce Adkins, director of the Division of Tobacco Prevention in the West Virginia Bureau for Public Health. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Turkish delights can be deadly Nov 19, 2008
General symptoms to look out for after eating wild mushrooms include (but are not limited to) nausea, vomiting, diarrhea sometimes with blood in it, excess saliva, stomach ache, muscle cramps, sweating and uncontrollable tears, blurred vision, dizziness, confusion, staggering, sleepiness, hallucinations, low blood pressure, bad pain, fainting and coma-like states. The best treatment for mushroom poisoning is to act with speed in getting the victim to a hospital. (Asia Times Online)
Terry Rindfleisch: President-elect, there’s no such thing as an allergy-free dog Nov 19, 2008
Allergies to pets are caused by protein found in the animal s dander, or dead skin cells, saliva or urine, said Dr. Todd Mahr, a Gundersen Lutheran pediatrician who specializes in asthma and allergies. These proteins are carried on microscopic particles through the air. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
Fun With Santa Slated for Saturday, December 6 Nov 19, 2008
It also supplies enough saliva to provide a DNA sample that can be used as a scent source for canine search and recovery teams. Combined, this five-part process provides a dramatic, time-sensitive recovery tool for authorities. (Missourian Publishing, MO)
Rabies Confirmed in McLennan County Animal Nov 19, 2008
Exposure in humans comes from animal bites because the rabies virus is transmitted through saliva. All mammals, including humans, are susceptible to rabies. (KWTX.com, TX)
Intimacy Linked to Lower Stress Levels in Couples? Nov 18, 2008
The present study by researchers from the University of Zurich in Switzerland analyzed the relationship of 51 German couples and measured the level of stress hormone cortisol in their saliva. They found couples who cuddled, hugged and kissed and had frequent intercourse had lower levels of cortisol and consequently less stress as compared to their less intimate counterparts. (News Locale)
