Scientists estimate that trillions of bacteria and viruses -- commonly called germs -- are all around us, on nearly ...

Studies have found that the bathing area in a bathroom can have more bacteria than a toilet seat. One researcher said his studies identified about 100,000 fecal (poop) bacteria per cup of bathwater.

Fermented foods generally last longer, but even with foods that contain good bacteria, you have to watch out for invasions of ...

A new study from the CDC found that infection rates for a drug-resistant “nightmare bacteria” are on the rise, increasing nearly 70% between 2019 and 2023. The increase was primarily driven by the NDM ...

Proper handwashing could save a million lives a year, according to an expert — and yet many people are doing it improperly, often due to misconceptions surrounding the practice. Doctors recommend ...

Nightmare bacteria are very much the stuff of waking life. These microbes pose a “triple threat” to humanity because they are “resistant to all or nearly all antibiotics,” they have “high mortality ...

As temperatures continue to swelter and people flock to the Gulf Coast to enjoy its warm, salty waters, health officials are warning swimmers about a "flesh-eating" bacteria that has killed at least ...

If you're a customer of Melbourne water, boil your water until further notice due to the possible presence of E. coli, a bacteria associated with feces. Either use bottled water or boil your water for ...

Summer is wrapping up, temperatures are high, and the beach is still calling. But there are risks from bacteria, parasites and other pathogens in the water at beaches, pools and water playgrounds.

Vibrio vulnificus, a flesh-eating bacteria, has caused 11 reported cases and four deaths in Florida this summer. This bacteria thrives in warm coastal waters and can infect humans through open wounds ...

Arizona has seen a rise in legionellosis cases this year, exceeding the five-year average. While cases of legionellosis are up, Arizona hasn't experienced a deadly cluster like the one in New York ...