Researchers can accurately track where typhoid fever cases are highest by monitoring environmental samples for viruses called bacteriophages that specifically infect the bacterium that causes typhoid fever. Senjuti Saha of ...
Feb 15, 2024
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Hepatitis E is widespread among the population worldwide. The World Health Organization estimates that around 20 million people are infected with it every year.
Jan 31, 2024
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Hundreds of residents and personnel stationed at a U.S. Air Force base in eastern New Mexico will be able to have their blood tested as state officials expand their investigation into contamination from a group of compounds ...
Jan 10, 2024
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There are a few reasons to avoid wading in the water after a hurricane—floating debris, backed-up sewage and downed power lines, to name a few.
Nov 20, 2023
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Loma Linda University (LLU) researchers found microbial contamination in common sources of drinking water in the Eastern Coachella Valley, including soda fountains at fast-food restaurants. Their findings revealed that 41% ...
Sep 25, 2023
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Researchers have identified the microorganism Acanthamoeba, which can cause an extremely rare but potentially sight-threatening eye infection, in seawater at four New South Wales coastal sites. The new research is published ...
Aug 24, 2023
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"Forever chemicals" are widespread in the environment, and new research finds they can be detected in about 45% of U.S. tap water samples.
Jul 6, 2023
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Giving people at high risk of PFAS exposure the opportunity to easily self-test could improve access to testing for these "forever chemicals" and lead to the early detection of detrimental health conditions, according to ...
May 16, 2023
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The balance of microbes in the human gut varies substantially from morning to night and even more by season—with profound fluctuations completely transforming the microbiome from summer to winter, according to a study to ...
Apr 28, 2023
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A University of Rhode Island researcher has led a study that confirms a direct link between certain chemicals in drinking water and human obesity—specifically that increased PFAS content in blood promotes weight gain and ...
Apr 19, 2023
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