A seaside escape is always a popular summer activity, particularly for Fourth of July festivities, but with potentially ...

Just ahead of the long Independence Day weekend, beaches across the country have closed and issued advisories because of ...

This week, health department officials detected above average levels of bacteria at Louisiana five beaches. One beach, Lake ...

Kombucha. Kimchi. Kefir. Sauerkraut. Miso. Sourdough. The fermented food craze isn’t slowing down—but your gut might be.

Gut bacteria are known to be a key factor in many health-related concerns. However, the number and variety of them is vast, ...

As families gear up for annual summertime treks to cool off near the coast on Independence Day weekend, dozens of beaches may ...

When local health departments issue swim advisories at Hampton Roads beaches, it’s because they’ve determined the ...

“So sometimes the bacteria can survive despite refrigeration, and then also the bacteria can form what are called biofilms, which allow it to survive in the environment.

"If our lake is in danger, then our livelihood is in danger," said a local business owner who is raising funds and awareness.