Irish Famine victims were heavy smokers, which caused badly rotten teeth, researchers have discovered

Once inside a home, pesticide residues accumulate in dust and degrade at a lower rate than they do outdoors

Thalidomide was prescribed in the 1950s and 1960s as a sedative or hypnotic, even for pregnant women

New study results validate the concept of gum as an effective delivery system for at least some vitamins

Going automated can be a lengthy process, but patients ultimately benefit

A crash by one of Uber Technologies, Inc.'s self-driving cars earlier this year resulted in the first pedestrian death associated with self-driving technology

White powders found at known or potential crime scenes present investigators and first responders with a dilemma

Autoclaves use heat and pressure with water to create superheated steam. Therefore, they can pose significant hazards to untrained or careless employees

People whose noses are rich in Staphylococcus bacteria had more severe nasal symptoms than cold sufferers who have less staph

Scientists have measured the human "exposome," or the particulates, chemicals, and microbes that individually swaddle us all, in unprecedented detail