Bowel study reveals ideal number of movements a day
"Aberrant bowel movement frequency may be an important risk factor in the development of chronic diseases," researcher Sean Gibbons said.
Woman who lost three babies finds hope from "miracle" treatment
"Was this all I needed? We buried three boys and they died because of bacteria?"
Cucumber recall update as salmonella outbreak linked to untreated water
"Salmonella found in the water used by Bedner Growers is a match to a strain of Salmonella Braenderup that is causing some of the illnesses," the FDA said.
Full list of California beaches residents warned to avoid
Public health officials in Southern California urged beachgoers to avoid 18 beaches over concerns about high bacteria levels.
Food addiction linked to gut bacteria
"We have demonstrated for the first time a direct interaction between the gut composition and brain gene expression," researchers said.
California beachgoers warned over water quality, bacterial levels
Places to avoid include the swim areas of Marina Del Rey's Mother's Beach and Sweetwater Canyon Storm Drain, Carbon Canyon Beach.
Drinking water contamination closes government building
Legionnaires' disease is a type of severe pneumonia that can prove fatal for approximately 10 percent of people infected.
Baby formula recall: Full list of companies affected
Some recalls cite potential contamination with a bacterium that can cause fatal infections in infants.
California's Clear Lake turned cloudy green in NASA image
Clear Lake in northern California, which is the largest freshwater lake in the state, has turned a bright green because of an algal bloom.
Popular Japanese tea protects your gums and teeth: Scientists
Matcha tea was found by researchers to significantly reduce the growth of the bacteria Porphyromonas gingivalis, which is a major cause of gum disease.
Ex-health official sounds alarm on "superbugs" becoming worse than COVID
Superbugs are resistant to drugs like antibiotics, making the infection more deadly and harder to treat.
Recall sparks nationwide warning for dog owners
A pharmaceutical company has recalled tens of thousands of units of its eyelid wipe product made for dogs.
California beach warning issued over bacteria in water
Twelve areas are currently under warnings from the state's health department.
Men are aiding hospital "superbugs" by leaving toilets dirty
"There is no doubt everyone could do with more education on hand hygiene," microbiologist Stephanie Dancer said.
Water bills may rise as new Florida plant price soars to $300 million
A new water treatment plant is sorely needed, given the E. coli contamination in the water system last June.
Foodborne bacteria have "vampiric" lust for blood
The discovery provides useful insights for the development of future treatments against blood infections and sepsis.
Warning as dogs and cats may pass 'superbugs' onto pet owners
The findings challenge the widely held belief that humans are the main carriers of antimicrobial-resistant bacteria in the community.
Kids may be putting grandparents at risk of pneumonia
The risk of pneumonia was particularly high among older adults who had been exposed to children under the age of 5.
Mystery rise in infection with 30% fatality rate sweeps Japan
Officials are investigating the cause of a significant rise in cases of streptococcal toxic shock syndrome, nearly a third of which resulted in death in 2023.
Leprosy is spreading in Florida
Leprosy is on the rise in the U.S., with Florida seeing a fifth of all new cases—and experts are mystified as to why.
Our homes are "too clean," should be seeded with germs, says researcher
"Certain levels of microbial exposure are fundamental to human health," researcher Elizabeth McCormick said.
Sugar-coated gold nanoparticles could replace some antibiotics
The particles, which are activated by laser light, could be used to clean infected wounds or to kill off decay-causing dental plaque.
Dog Owners Issued Health Warning Over Drug-Resistant Bacteria
Scientists found 118 E. coli strains that were antibiotic resistant when analyzing 185 dog samples.
Food recalls rise as urgent warnings issued nationwide
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has already issued 51 food-related recalls this year.
Why sugar-free gum gives you gas
Scientists have found that Clostridia bacteria in the gut digest the sorbitol in sugar-free gum, so anything that disrupts these bacteria can lead to gas.
Scientists break mystery that might solve murders
A set of microbes was present on a number of dead bodies as they decomposed, possibly allowing for a more accurate time of death.
Cheese recall expands to dozens of products as two people die
More products linked to one California cheese producer have been withdrawn over concerns they may be contaminated with listeria bacteria.
Scientists warn common preservative may harm your gut
Even at low concentrations, these chemicals have been shown to significantly alter our gut microbes,
Deadly foodborne bacteria found to hide from sanitizers
The bacteria is the third leading cause of death among foodborne illnesses in the U.S.
Pennsylvania could face a potato shortage
A bacterial species found in Pennsylvania potato fields, named P. actinidiae, has not previously been seen in the U.S.