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Health
‘Nightmare bacteria’ infection rates have spiked nearly 70% since 2019, CDC says
By Mike Stobbe and The Associated PressSeptember 23, 2025
Texas rancher
Environment
Flood-battered Texas braces for another blow: a fast-moving, flesh-eating parasite from Mexico
By John Hanna and The Associated PressJuly 10, 2025
Young hiker drinking from reusable water bottle
Lifestyle
Your reusable water bottle may be a breeding ground for strep and fecal bacteria. Here’s how to keep it clean
By Amanda LoudinJune 10, 2025
Your phone is a breeding ground for fecal bacteria. This is how to keep it clean and prevent getting sick
Health
Your phone is a breeding ground for fecal bacteria. This is how to keep it clean and prevent getting sick
By Ani FreedmanJanuary 29, 2025
Both hospital and residential sinks are breeding grounds for pathogens capable of causing illnesses including pneumonia, wound infections, and Legionnaires’ disease, according to researchers at Flinders University in South Australia.
Health
Your sink is a breeding ground for bacteria that cause pneumonia and Legionnaires’ disease. How to keep it clean
By Lindsey LeakeSeptember 6, 2024
people fish in green water
Environment
Deadly bacteria now have perfect conditions for outbreaks at U.S. lakes and rivers
By Alexander Battle Abdelal and BloombergAugust 17, 2024
Your Apple Watch or Fitbit may be a breeding ground for E. coli and staph bacteria. Here’s how to clean your fitness tracker
Health
Your Apple Watch or Fitbit may be a breeding ground for E. coli and staph bacteria. Here’s how to clean your fitness tracker
By Jordyn BradleyJune 26, 2024
The FDA lost a whistleblower complaint about unsanitary conditions at an infant formula plant for a year, auditors revealed
Retail
The FDA lost a whistleblower complaint about unsanitary conditions at an infant formula plant for a year, auditors revealed
By The Associated Press and Devi ShastriJune 13, 2024
AMR is on track to lower global life expectancy by an average 1.8 years by 2035, according to a new report from the Global Leaders Group on Antimicrobial Resistance.
Health
Superbugs could lower your life expectancy by nearly 2 years, report says. What to know about antimicrobial resistance
By Lindsey LeakeApril 25, 2024
The meat in your fridge or freezer may be contaminated with the bacteria E. coli, according to the Food Safety and Inspection Service, part of the U.S. Department of Agriculture.
Health
Your ground beef may be contaminated with E. coli, USDA says. Here are the products under public health alert
By Lindsey LeakeApril 22, 2024
Drug-resistant E. coli may be in the meat you just bought for dinner. Here’s how to keep your kitchen safe
Health
Drug-resistant E. coli may be in the meat you just bought for dinner. Here’s how to keep your kitchen safe
By Erin PraterApril 14, 2023
Jeff Beck
Health
Rock legend Jeff Beck died suddenly of bacterial meningitis. Here’s what that is and how to protect yourself from it.
By Rebecca A. Drummond and The ConversationJanuary 13, 2023
Bacteria in Your Gut That Can Cause Diarrhea Can Also Generate Electricity
Bacteria in Your Gut That Can Cause Diarrhea Can Also Generate Electricity
By Kevin KelleherSeptember 13, 2018
Hand sanitizer bacteria tolerance
Health
Some Bacteria Are Becoming More Resistant to Hand Sanitizers. Here’s What We Can Do About It
By Sy MukherjeeAugust 3, 2018
Basket Island oysters at Eventide
Health
Woman Dies From Flesh-Eating Bacteria After Eating Raw Oysters
By Emily PriceJanuary 8, 2018
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