Why do some salivary glands fail? Researchers point to hidden cell stress

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For cancer patients undergoing head and neck radiation therapy, people living with Sjögren's syndrome, people with diabetes or older people, reduced saliva production and the resulting dry mouth are far more than uncomfortable.

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  • Reported by Phys.org and published Sat, 12 Sep 2026 16:30:01 UTC.

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