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

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

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

Four freshwater lakes in New Jersey are also under swimming advisories and a lake at a state park remains closed due to a ...

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

As the weather gets hotter and more humid, it’s tempting to take a dip into the nearest body of water to cool off. But ...

The Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board says beaches at Bde Maka Ska and Lake Hiawatha are among those affected.

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

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

ALs record heat boosts harmful bacteria like Vibrio and Legionella in lakes, pools and coastal waters. Stay cautious to avoid ...

Wheat’s root microbes help reduce fertilizer use, cutting costs, boosting yields, and lowering climate harm without new ...

Health risks were found at all of Lake Erie’s Pennsylvania beaches last year, a new report says. The beaches tested in 2024 ...