High levels of the bacteria Enterococcus have been reported at seven Mississippi beaches.

Seven Mississippi Coast beaches are under water contact advisories this week after routine testing found possible bacteria ...

Leading up to the women’s swimming marathon, dry, sunny days helped to keep the water at safe enough levels to hold the ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. While surfers stretched and squeezed on their wetsuits one October morning, a biologist dipped a test jar into the Pismo Lagoon.

Chronic wound infections are often difficult to treat, partly due to bacteria like Enterococcus faecalis. This study shows that this bacterium can live inside human cells, where it is protected from ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. The Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality issued two water contact advisories this week after tests found high bacteria ...

After cautioning beachgoers about unsafe fecal bacteria levels earlier this month, health officials say it's OK to go back in the water at Bowditch Point Park on Fort Myes Beach. Be aware, though, the ...

GALVESTON, Texas — Headed to the beach to cool off this summer? The Texas General Land Office (GLO) has a way for you to check how much bacteria associated with fecal matter you could be exposed to.

The Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality issued six water contact advisories this week after tests found high bacteria levels at South Mississippi beaches. The beaches are still open. But ...

Heading to a Texas beach this summer? Pack your sunscreen, plenty of water, and before you hit the road, check your destination's fecal bacteria level to make sure the water is safe for swimming. The ...