This article was originally on a blog post platform and may be missing photos, graphics or links. See About archive blog posts. Dry mouth is a common condition that can be hard to treat. A new survey ...

Waking up with a sticky, dry mouth at night can feel very uncomfortable and strangely worrying. Saliva does far more than ...

For almost a decade, Gary Hackney suffered from painfully debilitating dry mouth caused by treatment for stage IV thyroid cancer. He was taking more than 20 medications per day to treat dry mouth ...

ROCHESTER, Minn. — Millions of people are affected by chronic dry mouth, or xerostomia, an agonizing side effect of damaged salivary glands. While chemotherapy and radiation treatment for head and ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through the links below." Pretty much everyone has the experience of waking up in the middle of the night with a dry mouth. But ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Pretty much everyone has the experience of waking up in the middle of the night with a dry mouth. But ...

Thyroid disease and dry mouth often go hand in hand. If you have thyroid disease, then there is a chance you may also have persistent xerostomia (dry mouth). In fact, while there are many causes of ...

Many people suffer from dry mouth and do not even realize it. Chronic dry mouth can be uncomfortable and can lead to dental problems like cavities and gum disease. It can also cause difficulties with ...

Acupuncture can relieve the symptoms of xerostomia in patients who undergo radiotherapy for head and neck cancer, according to a new study in Annals of Oncology (October 24, 2012). Doctors at seven ...