A bacterium in the human urinary tract can convert a steroid made by the body into testosterone using two newly identified ...

A city's sewers say a lot about its residents. Sick people often shed pathogens in their waste, adding traceable amounts of ...

Scientists look to harness the body's natural defenses by studying how the immune system uses copper against urinary tract ...

A national clinical trial led by researchers at the University of Arizona College of Medicine—Tucson found that treating ...

Olive pomace application significantly boosted soil organic matter content over eight years. Enzyme activity and microbial ...

"Hearst Magazines and AOL may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." About 476,000 Americans are diagnosed and treated for Lyme disease each year, making this tickborne ...

A new at-home test allows you to test ticks for bacteria that cause Lyme disease. LymeAlert delivers results in 30 minutes or less. Doctors who treat patients with Lyme disease have some concerns.

PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) -- An environmental nonprofit is urging local leaders to take action to prevent sewage overflows from polluting waterways across the Philadelphia region. A new online map tracking ...

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WORCESTER – Increased levels of cyanobacteria at Indian Lake have prompted officials to declare the lake unsafe for swimming, boating and fishing. It is recommended that humans and pets avoid the ...

HARRISON COUNTY, Mississippi — Planning on swimming in Mississippi this weekend? Three Harrison County beaches tested positive for a fecal bacterium that may indicate the presence of other dangerous ...