A beach in Dorchester has reopened to swimmers while many more remain closed across the state due to high bacteria levels.

Heading into this weekend, 33 Massachusetts beaches are closed. Here's the full list. The following MA beaches, listed by ...

Homegrown fruits, vegetables, and herbs can harbor bacteria from organic treatments, compost, or irrigation water, as well as ...

Whatcom County Health and Community Services says that samples tested from Wildcat Cove showed high levels of bacterial ...

While Vibrio vulnificus thrives in brackish water, freshwater presents a different but equally rare threat: Naegleria fowleri ...

The ingenious minds at Primitive Technology show how natural bacteria can be transformed into cast iron using minimal tools and fire.

Thirteen people have been infected with Vibrio vulnificus, the so-called "fleshing-eating" bacteria, according to a report.

A neural network analyzes an extensive gut microbiome dataset to uncover insights into human health. Gut bacteria play an ...

The bacteria, Vibrio vulnificus, most often causes infection through open wounds and the consumption of undercooked or raw seafood.

Hennepin County officials have closed a dozen beaches and placed many others under advisory, mainly due to E. coli levels.

Ingredients of our daily diet—including caffeine—can influence the resistance of bacteria to antibiotics. This has been shown ...