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Pink mould is often found in bathrooms and can cause urinary tract infections and digestive problems, but thankfully it's easy to remove - here's a simple explainer

We've all left it a little too long between cleans in our bathrooms, but if you need a method that's going to blast the limescale and bacteria from your showerhead, an expert has an easy method

Oklahoma's state health department is investigating a cluster of illnesses in people who swam in local lakes and rivers. The cause remains unknown, but a dangerous brain-eating amoeba has been ruled out.

People often think of wastewater as serving no purpose. But it can be a valuable source of information. Wastewater is increasingly recognised as a significant environmental reservoir for antimicrobial resistance – a growing global public health threat.

People have had to have their eyes surgically removed due to the bacteria

South Africans have expressed outrage at the deaths of at least 15 residents of Hammanskraal, in the city of Tshwane. The deaths were caused by cholera – a diarrhoeal disease caused by Vibrio cholerae bacteria. The disease can be fatal if left untreated. The bacteria produces a toxin in the…

'A cuddle is one thing, but when your dog licks your face it can be a step too far.' Owner reveals how she handled excessive face licking

Researchers have discovered some coral in the Great Barrier Reef — one of the seven wonders of the natural world — is infested with a close relative of the chlamydia-causing bacteria. So, is this bacteria detrimental or beneficial to corals?

People have had to have their eyes surgically removed due to the bacteria