Nearly three dozen beaches in Massachusetts are closed to swimmers ahead of the weekend due to high bacteria levels.

Closely related bacterial species use different strategies to build their cell walls, an international team of scientists led ...

The Oregon Health Authority on July 9 lifted the health advisory for Nye Beach in Lincoln County. The health advisory was ...

As hot temperatures hit Los Angeles this week and residents flock to the coast to cool off, the LA County Health Department ...

In a world overrun with plastic garbage, causing untold environmental woes, University of Houston assistant professor of ...

Mosquito bites are much more than just a red and itchy summertime nuisance. The diseases that they carry are notoriously ...

The Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control​ has issued a recreational water advisory on Thursday ...

A Minnesota meat processing plant is voluntarily recalling multiple products that may be contaminated with bacteria that can ...

“You have germs on your hands then you touch the water bottle that would be an example of where you could get more of those ...

These nutrients play unique roles in supporting gut health and overall wellness. From garlic to yogurt, here’s how to get ...

Study in mice suggests potential for probiotic treatment. Although previous research has linked pesticide exposure to harmful ...

Dairy products like kefir, skyr, labneh, cottage cheese, sour cream, Yakult, and cultured buttermilk have probiotic levels ...