In an ideal world, every piece of food we eat would be free of pathogens at all times. In the real world, though, where 600 ...

Experiments in mice show that some gut bacteria can absorb toxic PFAS chemicals, allowing animals to expel them through feces.

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Don't go serving egg-spired food this summer. Here's how to keep your food at safe temperatures, according to egg-sperts.

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Despite its fishy name, the bacteria salmonella has no connection to the underwater creature.

Blackheads and whiteheads (comedonal acne) are the most common type of acne, affecting millions of people worldwide. They can be caused by a variety of factors, including genetics, hormones, and ...

Scientists have discovered yet another never-before-seen strand of bacteria growing on a space station. This time it was China's.

USDA withdrew proposed new salmonella regulations in poultry, but that doesn't mean the bacteria will be unregulated A USDA spokesperson said its most recent performance standards, set in 2016 ...

The Trump administration looks to be surrendering in the war against germs. A new report from Wired reveals the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has shuttered a federal lab dedicated ...