Whether treading water in a river or diving into a reservoir, summer fun should come with a little caution. As temperatures ...

Abiotic stresses, such as cold, heat, drought, salinity, and heavy metals, limit plant growth. Plants interact with a wide ...

Cases of bowel cancer are rising in younger people and could become the leading cause of cancer-related deaths among young ...

Experts warn that the soles of shoes can carry millions of bacteria, which can cause infections in children, pets, and the elderly, so it is important to wash shoes after exposure to dirt or soil ...

"What are sometimes called superbugs — microbes resistant to every available drug — are not merely the stuff of nightmares.

Currently, the Endangered Species Act prohibits certain actions that “harass, harm, pursue, hunt, shoot, wound, kill, trap, capture, or collect” threatened and endangered organisms. Until now, “harm” ...

Group B strep is a type of bacteria that many healthy people carry in their bodies: it naturally exists in the gut and lower ...

The FDA has paused its dairy quality control testing program due to laboratory support issues, prompting concerns about ...

Scientists at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem have uncovered a surprising way in which harmful bacteria prepare to attack ...

Discover kitchen alternatives that replace harmful ingredients with longevity-boosting options, potentially adding years to ...

Recent studies have shown that tiny pieces of plastics can make bees more susceptible to bacteria and viruses.

As people age—or if their gut health is weakened by illness—the barrier that normally keeps bacteria inside the intestines ...