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With this in mind, microbiologist professor Brenda Wilson of the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, has shared what you ...

A recent study from the CDC found a nearly 70% increase in the spread of carbapenem-resistant Enterobacterales (CRE).

After a new CDC report found an increase in deadly drug-resistant bacteria, a professor of microbiology at the University of ...

Studies have found that the bathing area in a bathroom can have more bacteria than a toilet seat. One researcher said his studies identified about 100,000 fecal (poop) bacteria per cup of bathwater.

Cold air does not kill germs. Actually, cold weather can make it easier for viruses and bacteria to spread — here's why.

North Carolina faces a growing threat as drug-resistant bacteria cases surge, raising concerns among health officials.

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Florida health officials reported that four people died and over a half dozen others were made sick this year by a rare "flesh-eating" bacteria. Vibrio vulnificus, which is found in saltwater, ...

Your bathing area is one of the germiest parts of your bathroom. Learn where bacteria hide and find out whether showering is more sanitary than soaking. Studies have found that the bathing area in a ...