Gruinard Island - or as it is better known "Anthrax Island" - lies off the north west coast of Scotland. It became the centre ...

It’s hard to believe that there is something dirtier than a public toilet bowl — but there is, and it’s something that travelers use several times a year. The wheels of a suitcase are a breeding ...

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A cardiologist warns that everyday food habits like too much salt, sugar, and processed meals could silently raise your risk ...

Pennsylvania ranks 5th worst for bacterial contamination in meat according to new FDA data analysis revealing alarming food safety issues nationwide.

In a nutshell A year-long study of hospital sink drains found 67 different bacterial species living there, many resistant to multiple antibiotics. One particularly concerning strain, Pseudomonas ...

Discover how your belly button harbors dangerous bacteria that can cause infections, inflammation, and mysterious health problems.

North Carolina beaches caution swimmers: bacteria and Portuguese Man-of-War pose risks. Health officials urge vigilance at popular sites including the Outer Banks.

Saccharin, the artificial sweetener used in diet foods like yogurts and sugar-free drinks, can kill multidrug-resistant bacteria—including one of the world's most dangerous pathogens.

Dangerous bacteria lurk in hospital sink drains, despite rigorous cleaning, study reveals by Frontiers Editors' notes ...