The microorganisms in our homes, where we spend a large amount of time, can play an important role in our health, Gilbert ...

There are some foods I never eat, and raw shellfish, such as oysters, is one of them. This is because oysters are filter ...

Researchers have found a mouthwash — a natural one, at that — that seems to kill off nasty germs while nurturing friendly microbes.

The bacteria usually causes a meningitis - inflammation of the lining around the brain and spinal cord - or a bloodstream ...

A popular British snack food is being recalled over fears it contains Salmonella. Food brand Wall’s has pulled a batch of ...

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"If our lake is in danger, then our livelihood is in danger," said a local business owner who is raising funds and awareness.

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Cambridge scientists have spotted gut bacteria that greedily soak up PFAS “forever chemicals,” then ferry them safely out of ...

Over time, chronic inflammation can result in irreversible damage to tissue. In the case of inflammatory bowel disease, scar ...

Scientists say they have discovered three previously unknown, unnamed species of sea spider off the U.S. West Coast that ...

Going into the water in and around Delaware can provide some risks. While people are aware of the sharks in the Atlantic ...