Salivary glands play an essential role in protecting oral health by secreting saliva to aid in digestion, speech, and immunity.

Currently, there is no cure for it. Researchers have established the world's first biobank of human salivary gland tissue-organoids that opens the door to research to find a cure.

Salivary gland problems can cause dry mouth, swelling, pain, or infection, often due to blockages, infections, or autoimmune disorders like Sjögren's syndrome.

Doctors recommend salivary gland surgery to remove tumors or treat infections or inflammation. Learn about the procedure, complications, and recovery.

Radiation therapy, a common treatment for some oral cancers, can leave a patient’s salivary glands so damaged that even talking is difficult. Meanwhile, diseases such as Sjogren’s, which eradicates ...

New understanding of novel pathways in Sjögren's disease — Sjögren’s disease primarily affects the salivary and lacrimal glands, resulting in tissue inflammation characterised by the ...

Nas and Ghostface are back at it again! Classic Hip-Hop is in full force on the new song "Scar Tissue." Listen to it here!

There are hundreds of types of salivary gland cancer -- —most are extremely rare. Learn about how they’re discovered, diagnosed, and treated.

Where does salivary gland cancer usually spread? According to a 2016 study, approximately 20% of salivary gland cancer cases will metastasize to distant parts of the body.

The salivary glands produce saliva and secrete it into the mouth. Saliva lubricates surfaces in the mouth to help a person chew and swallow their food.