Although the researchers did not create an entire cell that could function without a crucial building block, the findings ...

Cranberry juice may help antibiotics combat resistant bacteria that cause urinary tract infections in millions each year.

Scientists say factors that shape the microbiome early in life — including diet, antibiotics, and breastfeeding — may influence cancer risk years later.

River outfitters and recreation businesses across metro Atlanta say unusually prolonged E. coli contamination is keeping ...

Higher rates of certain cancers in countries, such as the UK, may be linked to two particular strains of bacteria. Targeting these with treatments or vaccines could help reduce the risk of colorectal, ...

Escherichia coli (E. coli) is a bacteria that commonly causes UTIs. When an infection occurs, doctors prescribe antibiotics to help treat it. E. coli is a type of bacteria that lives in the gut ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. An E. coli outbreak linked to McDonald's Quarter Pounder burgers has caused illnesses in at least 49 people across 10 states, ...

Amid the news of yet another food recall due to E. coli contamination, many people are wondering what they can do to keep themselves safe. A meatpacking company this week recalled more than 167,000 ...

High E. coli levels in the Chattahoochee River pose a health risk for swimmers. Check the water color on Neighborhood Water ...

The bacterium E. coli is the most common cause of urinary tract infections and bloodstream infections. But in the search for vaccines, researchers have discovered that the bacteria are more resilient ...

An E. coli outbreak linked to McDonald's Quarter Pounder burgers has caused illnesses in at least 49 people across 10 states, leaving 10 people hospitalized and one dead, the Centers for Disease ...