As people flock to communal pools, water parks, beaches and lakes to find relief from the summer heat, some may be unaware of the microscopic hazards lurking in these waters. An expert with Baylor ...

If you’re headed to a beach on the Grand Strand this summer, you might have heard about bacteria levels, particularly following storms. But experts say, even when swimming advisories are in place, ...

Flesh-eating bacteria has been all over the news lately. We've reported on three different people who've been hospitalized over the last few weeks after going into waters along the Texas coast and ...

The recent death of a Town of Brookhaven man due to a rare flesh-eating bacterial infection has cast a spotlight on Vibrio vulnificus. This bacteria is commonly found in some coastal waters as well as ...

It’s difficult to worry about microorganisms because we don’t see them. But we interact with them every day, and they are crucial for all forms of life on the planet. This aphorism brings home exactly ...

What to know about risks of vibrio bacteria and how to avoid potential infection A seaside escape is always a popular summer activity, particularly for Fourth of July festivities, but with potentially ...

After two recent major recalls for organic walnuts and ground beef found to be potentially contaminated with E. coli, interest in symptoms and prevention for the disease is on the rise. E. coli is ...

A new study has revealed that human gut bacteria may play a role in protecting us from toxic "forever chemicals" — offering both a warning and a glimmer of hope. Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology ...

This article was originally published by Dome in its May/June 2024 issue. While the incidence of colorectal cancer has decreased among the U.S. population overall, there has been a gradual, and ...