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, ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Infection rates from drug-resistant “nightmare bacteria” are on the rise in the U.S.—meaning that it is important to be aware of the risks, causes and how to slow the spread. The surge comes as part ...

In the wake of flooding from Hurricane Ian, Lee County, Florida, has seen what the state's Department of Health called an "abnormal increase" in cases of a rare bacterial infection. Florida has ...

NEW YORK — Health officials are alerting New Yorkers of a rare, but fatal bacterial infection that recently took the life of a Suffolk County resident. New York Gov. Kathy Hochul issued the health ...