Bacteria

HEALTH July 6, 2023

Contaminated beach water could make swimmers sick, warns new pollution report: ‘Several troubling trends’

Some 400 million people visit U.S. beaches each year — and many of them could be exposed to hazardous bacteria, says a new report on beach pollution from Environment America.

HEALTH July 5, 2023

Dangers you can't see may be lurking in your unwashed bedding, says study: Beware the 'health concerns'

A study from Amerisleep revealed how much health-concerning bacteria can build up on unwashed pillowcases, bedsheets and mattresses. Dr. Nicole Saphier also shared insights.

HEALTH June 30, 2023

Infections from potentially deadly bacteria in baby formula added to CDC watchlist

The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) will now begin tracking infections caused by Cronobacter, a potentially deadly bacteria that has been found in powdered infant formula.

HEALTH June 27, 2023

As Lyme disease tests miss many acute infections, potential at-home test offers hope for earlier diagnosis

Lyme disease can have severe complications if left untreated — which is why a research team at Virginia Tech is working on an at-home test to diagnose the illness within hours of transmission.

Missouri June 12, 2023

54-year-old Missouri man dies after eating raw oysters from St. Louis food stand

A Missouri man died Thursday after eating contaminated raw oysters from a food stand in St. Louis. Health officials are working to determine the oysters' source.

Missouri June 12, 2023

Missouri man dies after eating raw oysters contaminated with toxic bacteria

A man died last week after contracting a toxic bacteria from eating raw oysters. Ingesting raw or undercooked shellfish is a common means of contracting Vibrio vulnificus.

HEALTH June 3, 2023

Food poisoning recently? Sick restaurant workers might be to blame, says CDC

Some 40% of foodborne outbreaks with an identifiable cause were associated with sick workers, according to a CDC report — most often due to norovirus. Here's what to know.

Florida May 30, 2023

Seaweed piles in Florida may contain flesh-eating bacteria

Scientists are warning that piles of Sargassum algae on the East Coast may mingle with plastic litter and foster growth of a flesh-eating bacteria.

Bacteria May 26, 2023

Scientists use AI to find drug that kills bacteria responsible for many drug-resistant infections

Researchers at MIT and McMaster University have identified a new drug that can kill a type of bacteria responsible for drug-resistant infections.

Bacteria May 8, 2023

Woman's viral TikTok reveals how much bacteria live in public bathroom hand dryers: 'Trigger warning'

A viral TikTok is showing people how bacteria can spread after using hot hand dryers in comparison to letting your hands air dry after washing them in a public bathroom.

Bacteria April 18, 2023

Flesh-eating bacteria infections may rise as climate warms, study finds

Infections of the flesh-eating bacteria Vibrio vulnificus are rising along the eastern U.S. as the world's overall climate changes, according to scientists.