The first chemist that we know of is a woman: about 3000 years ago, Tappūtī-bēlat-ekalle was head perfumer in ancient Assyria ...

Crest’s new toothpaste targets odor-causing bacteria. For many, mints and gum have become a daily crutch for bad breath, the company said, noting that 67% of people say their mouth feels stale within ...

The 1960s were a turning point for American food culture. Convenience foods exploded, fast food chains expanded nationwide, and snack companies became household names. It was a decade of ...

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 ...

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 ...

Procter & Gamble has agreed to revise the packaging of its Crest toothpaste brand under an agreement with Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton as some conservatives express concerns about the effects of ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Photo Credit: iStock Toothpaste tubes have long been a challenge to recycle due to being made of different materials (primarily ...

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 ...

Stock photo of toothpaste (Copyright 2026 by KPRC Click2Houston - All rights reserved.) Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton said his office reached an agreement with ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Emma Sandler is a journalist covering beauty, fashion and wellness. That’s at least the attitude that Boka has as a young(er) ...

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 ...