Scientists at Rice University and the University of Houston have created a powerful new material by guiding bacteria to grow cellulose in aligned patterns, resulting in sheets with the strength of ...

A joint study found that three counties within the Choctaw Nation have disease causing pathogens found in ticks.

Using reusable grocery bags is a sustainable choice, but you should know about this unsafe habit that could potentially make ...

Stealing a friend's towel after a swim or borrowing a relative's towel in an emergency may seem harmless but it can really be a health hazard. Towels can appear clean and feel silky, but they are able ...

Harbor Splash was canceled for the second time this year on Saturday after being postponed in June, disappointing 200 ...

Beaches face escalating risks from microbial contamination due to climate change and human activity, increasing the burden of ...

If you’re getting information online or from social media, Consumer Reports says make sure those sources are credible. Look for experts who have an RD, an MD, or a PhD in medicine or nutrition and are ...

Residents of Elk Creek have been advised not to drink tap water due to potential contamination. The Glenn County Sheriff's ...

Computer maker Lenovo says the “gentle acidity of vinegar can help break down oils and fingerprints.” Avoid using household ...

Health officials are advising the public to avoid swimming, surfing or playing in the ocean at several Los Angeles County beaches due to elevated bacteria levels that exceed state health ...

At least four people have died and nearly a dozen others have gotten sick from a flesh-eating bacteria found in the water and ...

The State Department of Health has released a statement regarding cases in the panhandle of flesh-eating bacteria.