A lollipop might be a sweet reward for a kid who's endured a trip to the doctor's office, but now, this candy could make diagnostic testing during a visit less invasive and more enjoyable. Researchers ...

A team of researchers at the University of Washington have designed a novel (and unique!) way to collect saliva samples for testing, particularly from children: a special type of lollipop. This ...

Saliva is a viable alternative source of nucleic acids. A new collection device offers stable and easy saliva collection for extracting both DNA and RNA from a single sample. Saliva is proving itself ...

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 ...

Lollipops in health centers are usually used to reward children after procedures with their healthcare professional, but a new twist on this idea could soon make some diagnostic testing more agreeable ...

ITHACA, N.Y.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Rheonix Inc. announced today that the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued an expanded Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) for the Rheonix COVID-19™ ...

The FDA issued its first authorization of an at-home saliva test for COVID-19 on Friday, which will allow patients to receive a diagnostic test without leaving the home. The Emergency Use ...

SALT LAKE CITY--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Spectrum Solutions®, LLC today announced David T.W. Wong, D.M.D., D.M.SC. of the UCLA School of Dentistry will present at the American Society of Human Genetics (ASHG) ...

Can an $8 test really give you an accurate reading of your hormone levels? That’s the idea behind Eli Health’s Hormometer, which is an at-home saliva-based hormone test. Up until now you’ve only been ...