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Revolutionary Dental Floss Detects Stress Hormones in Saliva

5/25/2025

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Engineers at Tufts University have developed an innovative dental floss device that detects cortisol, the stress hormone, through saliva. This groundbreaking, noninvasive tool utilizes advanced polymers for real-time monitoring, simplifying stress tracking. With the potential to adapt for other health markers, this technology could revolutionize personal health management.

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Engineers at Tufts University have developed an innovative dental floss device that detects cortisol, the stress hormone, through saliva. This groundbreaking, noninvasive tool utilizes advanced polymers for real-time monitoring, simplifying stress tracking. With the potential to adapt for other health markers, this technology could revolutionize personal health management.