"You step on a nail, slice your leg, you get an open wound and the bacteria gets in,” said an infectious disease expert.

Milton displaced people and wildlife like alligators. But "it's not a monster movie out there," and there are other reasons ...

"You step on a nail, slice your leg, you get an open wound and the bacteria gets in,” said an infectious disease expert.

Roundworms harbor viruses, which could be responsible for these parasites' painful symptoms in humans, scientists theorize.

This discovery could pave the way for bioengineered solutions to tackle plastic waste cleanup. Researchers have long observed ...

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Bacteria come in a surprising variety of shapes. In addition to rod-shaped representatives such as the widely known model bacterium E. coli, there are numerous curved and even spiral-shaped bacteria.

A growing number of American adults have weakened immune systems, which can leave them vulnerable to severe illnesses.

Vitamin D and magnesium are essential for bone health, immune function, and cardiovascular health. Vitamin D aids calcium ...

However, when a water main breaks, system pressure drops and pathogens are allowed to seep in. "When water main breaks, we ...

There is no denying that Maine has some of the best leafy landscapes this time of year, but beneath the stunning scenery, ...

They cited information from The World Economic Forum, which reports that climate change can worsen 58% of human infectious ...