Nanoplastics are everywhere. These fragments are so tiny they can accumulate on bacteria and be taken up by plant roots; they're in our food, our water, and our bodies. Scientists don't know the full ...

More than 2,000 cases of Shiga toxin-producing E. coli (STEC) were reported in England in 2022, an increase of almost 80 percent from the year before.

While there was travel involved, it wasn't to a beach or grandma's house; instead, the students went to Costa Rica to help ...

The V.I. Department of Planning and Natural Resources, through its Division of Fish & Wildlife, has issued an important warning to the public regarding potential health risks associated with the ...

Tap water, a primary drinking source for many globally, can harbor bacteria like E. coli and Legionella, potentially causing health issues. Municipal treatment facilities aim to remove harmful ...

At this point, there's not a boil water notice in effect. Humble city officials said Friday the issue should be resolved ...

A team of researchers has developed a smarter way to detect fecal contamination in water using viral DNA from human waste.

With summer approaching and temperatures rising, flies can quickly turn from a minor nuisance to a major headache for UK households.

A South Texas school district has relocated elementary school students after trace levels of E. coli were found in the ... but officials said the bacteria were not airborne and that the closures ...

Recurrent urinary tract infections after sexual activity can be frustrating, but there are steps you can take to reduce the ...