World Sjögren’s Day is observed annually on July 23 to raise awareness about Sjögren's syndrome. The day also promotes efforts in fundraising, education, and advocacy to support those affected by the ...

University of Wisconsin doctors and faculty are working on a potential treatment for Sjögren’s syndrome. In 2022, Dr. Sara McCoy partnered with the UW Program for Advanced Cell Therapy to search for ...

DEAR MAYO CLINIC: My sister has had a condition which causes her tongue and mouth to constantly sting and burn, and most food tastes bitter to her. She’s suffered for years because local doctors have ...

Sjogren’s syndrome affects the body’s ability to produce moisture in the glands of the eyes, nose, mouth, and vagina. According to the Sjogren’s Syndrome Foundation (SSF) Web site, “Sjogren’s may also ...

Scientists at the University of Granada and the High Resolution Hospital in Loja (Granada) prove that asthmatic patients who suffer from xerostomia (dry mouth syndrome) have a poorer level of control ...

An artificial saliva in the form of a mouthwash, produced with the CANECPI-5 protein extracted from sugarcane and modified in a laboratory, can aid in treating teeth in patients with head and neck ...

A study found decreased tear production in 90% of those with fibromyalgia. Experience has shown that dry mouth is also common, aggravating dental and digestive problems. In those who suddenly get a ...

On a hot day or after a bad night of sleep, we have all had dry mouths. Usually, a few glasses of water will help. But when the dryness lasts for days, even after drinking enough fluids, individuals ...