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Using saliva to detect disease holds promise, but it's not perfected yet
- Yuki Noguchi
- February 20, 2026 at 10:00 AM
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Easier than a blood test, saliva tests have the potential to detect cavities, infections and even cancer. But a lack of insurance coverage and other obstacles stand in the way of wider use.
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Originally published at NPR Business