Reusable water bottles can help you stay hydrated, but experts say not cleaning your water bottle regularly can expose you to some potentially harmful bacteria. Channel 9’s Erika Jackson met with ...

New study demonstrates that diverse communities of resident bacteria can protect the human gut from disease-causing microorganisms. However, this protective effect is lost when only single species of ...

Across the United States, lakes that once seemed pristine are now testing grounds for some of the most aggressive organisms ...

Two colors of Sacred Tattoo Ink-brand tattoo ink are being recalled due to being contaminated with infection-causing microorganisms, the FDA announced Wednesday. The FDA became aware that specific ...

The bacteria can cause foodborne illnesses including vomiting, fever, diarrhea and nausea Kimberlee Speakman is a digital writer at PEOPLE. She has been working at PEOPLE since 2022. She has also ...

Scientists are uncovering a surprising way to influence bacteria—not by killing them, but by changing how they communicate.

If gut bacteria are too similar to the protective layer of nerves, they can misdirect the immune system and cause it to ...

The goal of brushing one’s teeth is to have fresh breath and prevent cavities. But the effect of toothpaste on the complex ecosystem of bacteria in our mouths — the oral microbiome — is often ...