Swimming after rainstorms can be the worst time to take a dip in a river, lake or the ocean because of rising, pathogen-laden ...

Beachgoers heading to the Texas coast this weekend may want to check water quality conditions before taking a swim. Data from ...

Cornell University scientists have detected higher bacterial counts in commercial, paperboard single-serving containers two weeks after processing than in milk packaged in larger containers from the ...

The Rhode Island Department of Health recommended staying out of the water at three beaches across the state.

Seven Michigan beaches are closed or under advisory due to high bacteria levels. Closures and advisories affect beaches in Oakland, Charlevoix, Allegan, Macomb and Grand Traverse counties. E. coli ...

TheRhode Island Department of Health said it recommended closing swimming areas at three beaches around the state due to high ...

There are a few reasons to avoid wading in the water after a hurricane — floating debris, backed-up sewage and downed power lines, to name a few. But high numbers of flesh-eating bacteria that can ...

Face masks are contaminated with bacteria during daily use and storage. Several studies have already been conducted on face mask decontamination and bacterial survival during the pandemic. However, ...