Tiny plastic particles may be quietly reshaping microbial life in drinking water systems. Nanoplastics already raise fears because people can ingest them directly. Now scientists say these tiny partic ...

Stomach bugs are pretty common this time of year, but health officials confirm California is experiencing elevated norovirus ...

The researchers took a “safety-first” approach. They deliberately excluded all viruses that infect humans or animals from the ...

You may have seen people on social media spritzing hypochlorous acid on their faces, bedding, countertops, and dog blankets.

Your child's bedroom or playroom should be a germ- and allergen-free place to play and relax. Keep these things clean with ...

Researchers warn rising temperatures may increase deadly amoebae risks in lakes, pools, and water infrastructure worldwide.

While you probably aren’t going to get sick from just being outside in all this microbe rain, pathogenic organisms are ...

Your immune system is your body’s built-in defense network, working nonstop to protect you from bacteria, viruses, and other ...

New research shows how surface material and temperature change how long viruses survive and whether they can still spread.

The frigid temperatures expected across much of the country in the coming days may pose significant health risks for those who plan to be outdoors.

The human gut is home to trillions of beneficial microbes that play a crucial role in health. Disruptions in this delicate ...

The gut microbiota is a complex community of bacteria, fungi, protozoa, and viruses and its activity and interaction with the ...