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Two people have died from a Legionnaires' disease outbreak in Harlem, New York City, and 58 people total have contracted the illness.

Legionnaires' disease is a severe form of pneumonia caused by bacteria found in water systems and it's more dangerous than many realise. Symptoms like brain fog, fatigue, and long-term complications make early detection critical.

Antimicrobial resistant bacteria found to be spreading rapidly among severely malnourished children in Niger in ‘early warning’ to world

Grocery shopping is part of daily life, but most people don’t think about what happens behind the scenes. Grocery workers handle thousands of items every day. Some of these items are so risky or messy that workers only touch them with gloves. This isn’t just about keeping their hands clean.…

Sucralose changes a person’s gut bacteria but certain supplements may be able to help counteract the effects

Gut health matters more than most people realize, especially for men over 40. As you age, your digestive system changes. Foods that never bothered you before can start causing problems. Bloating, irregularity, and low energy often trace back to what you eat. Many men keep eating the same foods out…

SpaceX just launched the Crew-11 astronauts to the International Space Station for NASA — along with an interesting bacterial experiment.

We all like to think our kitchens are safe zones. But the truth is, many foodborne illnesses don’t come from restaurants or takeout—they start right...

A laboratory experiment suggests caffeine may boost E. coli’s antibiotic resistance. However, whether this discovery applies to real-world infections in people is not yet known.