An unwashed towel could be one bad day away from causing an infection. The programme Talking Point finds out how to keep the germs in check and which fabrics hygiene-conscious users should avoid.

Some residents in six South Shore towns are under a boil water order after E. coli was detected in routine water tests.

As scientists question the rise in early colon cancer cases, a new study is offering some potential answers. Colored scanning ...

LBP-EC01 is a bacteriophage ‘cocktail’ that has been modified using CRISPR/Cas3 gene-editing to improve its ability to target the E coli genome. Lab studies have demonstrated it is ...

Johnson & Johnson and Sanofi's vaccine for preventing invasive disease caused by the problem pathogen Escherichia coli looks all but defunct after the two partners halted a phase 3 trial.

In addition to reducing redness and swelling. In some cases, it can be used to treat mild folliculitis – when the hair follicles become inflamed and small pus-filled bumps form. The main draw of using ...

While uncomfortable and requiring treatment, folliculitis typically resolves without permanent damage to hair-producing capabilities once proper hygiene measures address the underlying bacterial ...

The high rate of E. coli recorded from sewage leaks and overflows, and the widespread heavy metal concentration caused by rubbish dumping, gives a stark indication of pollution levels in the water.

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In addition to reducing redness and swelling. In some cases, it can be used to treat mild folliculitis, when the hair follicles become inflamed and small pus-filled bumps form. The main draw of using ...