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Data shows E coli and intestinal enterococci at levels unsafe for swimming at Wolvercote Mill Stream, near Oxford

Germs and bacteria that are not visible to the naked eye can build up during the night, meaning regular washing is the only way to keep them at bay

A recent study shows evidence that the psychobiotic diet, which consists of prebiotic and fermented foods, is linked to improved mental wellness.

While inflammation is commonly associated with the pain of an injury or the many diseases it can cause, it is an important part of the normal immune response.

Do you seem to be the only one in the group that attracts mosquitoes? It's not your imagination. There's a reason they like some people more than others.

A new study suggests that good friends are just as important for our physical health as they are for our mental well-being

Australia’s green light for the procedure opens up potential to treat bacterial infections, as well as other diseases

Scientists are still figuring out how space will change astronauts' microbiome, and it isn't even clear how our guts shift on Earth.

Genetically modified bacteria can make all types of materials — and it's easy and cheap

Pneumonia is an infection of the lungs generally caused by bacteria and viruses. The most common bacterial cause of pneumonia is a type of bacteria called Streptococcus pneumoniae, while Influenza or the flu is the common viral cause of pneumonia. The estimated worldwide incidence of community-acquired pneumonia varies between 1.5…

The scientists followed 38 macaques on the island of Cayo Santiago, off Puerto Rico.