Scientists have found that keratin, the protein in hair and skin, can repair and protect tooth enamel. The material forms a mineralized layer that halts decay and restores strength, outperforming ...

A photo of a long‑expired tube of toothpaste—dating all the way back to 1988—has gone viral on Reddit, attracting more than 50,000 upvotes. The reason? As the caption puts it: “Mom is using toothpaste ...

This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. A gas explosion in a Bronx apartment building early Saturday killed one person and injured 14 as firefighters ...

One person was flown to the hospital after an explosion at an apartment building in Delmont, Westmoreland County, on Thursday, the police chief said.See the video from Sky 4 in the video player ...

There could be new hope in the fight against gum disease. Scientists have developed a toothpaste that targets only the bacteria that cause periodontitis, leaving the rest of the oral microbiome ...

Periodontitis is widespread and can have serious consequences for overall health. Researchers at Fraunhofer have identified a substance that selectively inhibits only those bacteria that cause ...

BUCKS COUNTY, Pa. -- Two people are dead after an apparent gas explosion collapsed part of a nursing home in the suburbs of Philadelphia on Tuesday afternoon. Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro confirmed ...

LEWISTON, Idaho — One person is dead after an explosion Saturday morning in the parking lot of an Old Navy in Lewiston. The explosion involved a U-Haul truck and damaged nearby businesses, including ...

The NTSB provided updates regarding the investigation into Thursday’s house explosion near Hayward on Saturday. Investigators visited the site of the explosion on Friday morning. On Saturday, the ...

A gas explosion and fire at a home near Hayward and Interstate Highway 238 on Thursday morning injured multiple people and destroyed or damaged at least three structures, authorities said. The ...

It was a sunny, cold day in Ashland, the unincorporated area of Alameda County that sits near the city of Hayward. In one neighborhood, a construction crew, assisted by PG&E workers, was in a home’s ...