Microbes in the Gowanus sediment have evolved methods of coping with and even subsisting off of the contamination, according ...

From mice droppings found in a Richmond Arby's to a "green, moldlike substance" found in a local gas station, Wayne County health inspectors recorded nearly 70 violations in March.

Rappahannock Area Health District inspectors found violations at 10 of the 30 Fredericksburg food establishments they visited ...

The discharge of an estimated 67,500 gallons of stormwater and sewage was discovered Saturday morning during a Deal Lake Commission cleanup.

Cities and countries across the U.S. are moving to ban fluoride in public drinking water after Utah became the first state in ...

Vitamins are classified as either fat-soluble or water-soluble based on how the body absorbs and stores them. The fat-soluble vitamins—A, D, E, and K—are absorbed with fat and stored in the liver, ...

Water retention is when fluid builds up in part of your body. It is also called fluid retention or edema. It can affect body tissues outside of blood vessels, leading to swelling or bloating. Water ...

using warm water is better. This is because the soap/detergent lathers up more, which makes it more effective at removing bacteria. If you're in a situation where it's not possible to wash your hands, ...

Staying hydrated is vital for our health, but there is some debate about the best temperature for water to be when people drink it. Some advocates believe that drinking cold water can be bad for ...

Henkel, a shampoo company in Mexico, has recalled 1,068 units of shampoo due to possible exposure to a bacteria that can lead to eye, nose and skin infections, and possibly more adverse reactions ...

The recall applies to retailers in the United States, but the shampoo, which potentially contains Klebsiella oxytoca bacteria, can also be purchased online in Europe. More than 1,000 bottles of ...