EXCLUSIVE: In the summer we end up wearing our smartwatches all day and night. But swab tests from 7 in 10 of them reveal a ...

For decades, oral health care has mainly focused on preventing cavities and gum disease. However, scientific research has ...

Certain types of microbes found in the human gut can absorb toxic “forever chemicals” from their surroundings, a study has ...

Before you even think about dumping your suitcase on your bed new research has shown the wheels, base and handle contains a ...

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

Washing healthcare uniforms at home might seem safe. But new research shows this common practice could actually be helping ...

Manure from livestock is a major reservoir for antibiotic resistance genes that could threaten human health, researchers ...

Triclosan is an antimicrobial chemical that was for decades added to everyday items like soap, toothpaste, cosmetics and even ...

Washington State University researchers have discovered how the bacteria that cause anaplasmosis and Lyme disease hijack ...

Much later, in the 19th Century, swimming pools emerged in Britain and the US. But along with them came the challenge of ...

Individuals with fatty liver disease should exercise caution with certain raw foods, as they can exacerbate liver ...

The seven swim areas with advisories as of July 2 are: Keyport Beach, east of Broad Street, which had 1,400 colony forming units of Enterococci bacteria per 100 milliliters of water. Bayshore ...