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Unsafe water warning issued for one of America’s most visited beach destinations

May 23, 2026

Unsafe water warning issued for one of America’s most visited beach destinations

Planning a summer beach trip? Santa Monica Pier ranked as one of California's most polluted beaches for the fifth consecutive year, Heal the Bay says.

How pneumonia progresses to sepsis: Doctors explain after Kyle Busch's death

May 23, 2026

How pneumonia progresses to sepsis: Doctors explain after Kyle Busch's death

Kyle Busch's cause of death was severe pneumonia that progressed into sepsis after the two-time NASCAR Cup champion was hospitalized, his family says.

Early Parkinson’s warning signs may be hiding in the gut, study finds

April 30, 2026

Early Parkinson’s warning signs may be hiding in the gut, study finds

New research suggests gut bacteria differences could signal Parkinson's disease risk years before symptoms emerge, according to a UCL-led study.

Bacteria in your mouth may travel to the gut and trigger stomach cancer, research finds

April 27, 2026

Bacteria in your mouth may travel to the gut and trigger stomach cancer, research finds

Highlighting the oral-gut microbiome in cancer development, research from China suggests a strong association between mouth bacteria and gastric cancer. Doctors weigh in.

Your daily coffee habit may be quietly reshaping your gut and mood, study finds

April 24, 2026

Your daily coffee habit may be quietly reshaping your gut and mood, study finds

A new study from APC Microbiome Ireland found habitual coffee consumption alters gut bacteria, influencing mood, stress and cognitive sharpness.

Chinese researcher on US visa pleads guilty to smuggling E. coli into the country

April 15, 2026

Chinese researcher on US visa pleads guilty to smuggling E. coli into the country

A Chinese researcher was sentenced to over four months in prison after pleading guilty to smuggling concealed E. coli DNA into the United States.

Antibiotic-resistant bacteria linked to severe stomach illness across US

April 14, 2026

Antibiotic-resistant bacteria linked to severe stomach illness across US

A CDC alert warns that drug-resistant Shigella infections have increased substantially in the U.S., with cases spreading domestically since 2011.

Deadly bacterial disease could be stopped with common pantry staple, study suggests

April 8, 2026

Deadly bacterial disease could be stopped with common pantry staple, study suggests

A high-protein diet rich in casein and wheat gluten could "disarm" cholera bacteria, cutting infection levels by 100-fold, a new UC Riverside study finds.

Antibacterial products may contribute to dangerous superbug crisis, study suggests

April 8, 2026

Antibacterial products may contribute to dangerous superbug crisis, study suggests

Antibacterial soaps and cleaning wipes may contribute to antimicrobial resistance, a new study suggests, with experts recommending plain soap and water instead.

Cases of 'white plague' rising in US as doctors warn of 'rebound effect'

March 29, 2026

Cases of 'white plague' rising in US as doctors warn of 'rebound effect'

Tuberculosis, also known as "the white plague," is rising in the U.S. post-pandemic, with over 10,600 cases confirmed in 2024, the CDC reports.