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A baby's makeup of gut bacteria - their microbiome - which starts to form as soon as they are born, could help protect ...

A bay beach and a pair of lakes in New Jersey are under advisories Thursday due to elevated levels of bacteria, officials ...

Texas beachgoers may soon be better protected, as the funding is designed to reduce the risk of disease to people who use the ...

Pertussis infections have surged in recent months, and some people may need an additional shot for protection.

Researchers design a nanovaccine that detects MRSA toxins, kills bacteria with heat, and captures antigens to train the ...

Swimming in water contaminated by high levels of enterococci bacteria can cause serious illness. Here's what you should know.

A volunteer environmental group working in Brevard County is warning swimmers of increased bacteria levels. The Blue Water ...