Warmer ocean waters are fueling the spread of the bacteria Vibrio vulnificus. Infections can lead to a rare but fatal condition called necrotizing fasciitis.
SURRY — Canada geese and their young have settled in a local lake in recent days, and their waste has made the water unsafe to swim in, the U.…
The National Institutes of Health, Senior Health reports that approximately 76 million Americans get food poisoning, or food-borne illnesses, …
Industrial-scale chicken farming allowed strains that once circulated in wild birds to mix extensively in commercial poultry populations.
History has shown that when manufacturers skimp on sterile filtration of drugs, the consequences can amount to the loss of hundreds of lives and millions of dollars.
Researchers say probiotic yogurt can help improve gut health and weight loss.
Scientists pieced together the genetic history of Acinetobacter baumannii — a notoriously stubborn hospital pathogen — using samples dating back 50 years to the 1970s.
The Conversation reports warmer temperatures are boosting tick populations and increasing Lyme disease risk. Experts advise using repellents, wearing protective clothing, and performing daily tick checks to stay safe.
Some simple steps can help keep you tick-free as you enjoy the outdoors.
The source was a newly discovered bacterium called Legionella pneumophila that can thrive in household pipes, whirlpools, cooling units and outdoor fountains.