As the weather gets hotter and more humid, it’s tempting to take a dip into the nearest body of water to cool off. But ...

Stories of brain-eating amoebas and flesh-eating bacteria are frightening. Here's what swimmers in North Carolina should know ...

DOH-Santa Rosa advises against any water-related activities at Navarre Beach after water quality testing showed high bacteria ...

The Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board says beaches at Bde Maka Ska and Lake Hiawatha are among those affected.

The bacteria, Vibrio vulnificus, most often causes infection through open wounds and the consumption of undercooked or raw seafood.

Hennepin County officials have closed a dozen beaches and placed many others under advisory, mainly due to E. coli levels.

Wheat’s root microbes help reduce fertilizer use, cutting costs, boosting yields, and lowering climate harm without new ...

Four freshwater lakes in New Jersey are also under swimming advisories and a lake at a state park remains closed due to a ...

The flesh-eating bacteria, Vibrio vulnificus, is commonly found in Gulf Coast waters, and recent cases have been reported in ...

A beach in Dorchester has reopened to swimmers while many more remain closed across the state due to high bacteria levels.

The Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control on July 24 lifted swimming advisories at the main beach at the ...

ALs record heat boosts harmful bacteria like Vibrio and Legionella in lakes, pools and coastal waters. Stay cautious to avoid ...