If an intestinal inhabitant such as the bacterium Escherichia coli (E. coli) becomes resistant to many antibiotics, it can ...

The totality of bacteria, viruses and fungi that exist in and on a multicellular organism forms its natural microbiome. The ...

Genetically engineered bacteria have been created that can convert polyethylene terephthalate (PET), the polymer plastic ...

Just ahead of the long Independence Day weekend, beaches across the country have closed and issued advisories because of ...

Perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) have the nickname 'forever chemicals' thanks to their persistence in the ...

Health officials issue warnings as bacteria and stormwater runoff contaminate beaches nationwide, closing popular swimming ...

In an update it added: "This update is to make consumers aware that the Salmonella found in this product has been linked to ...

FDA escalates organic blueberry recall to highest risk level over deadly listeria contamination. Health officials warn of ...

Advisories have been issued for a handful of states including Illinois, New York, California, Washington, Massachusetts and ...

Bacteria can be ruthless. A new study has shown that when their survival is threatened because of food scarcity, they will ...

For decades, oral healthcare has mainly focused on preventing cavities and gum disease. However, scientific research has ...