bacteria

Wellness

1 in 5 purses dirtier than toilet

One in five handbags contains more bacteria than the average toilet, a study says.

Pregnancy, Labor & Birth

What you need to know about group B strep

During their pregnancies, all women are tested for a certain bacteria dubbed “GBS.” It’s a routine test for a common bacteria that...

Heart Health

Bacteria tied to heart disease

Researchers find that components in eggs and beef cause gut bacteria to produce a compound that may increase heart disease risk.

Food & Recipes

Bagged lettuce recall over salmonella concerns

Another lettuce recall has been issued, this time amid fears of salmonella. Is that handy, pre-washed salad mix in your fridge full...

Food & Recipes

Lettuce recall: More listeria in your fruits and veggies

Listeria hit the cantaloupe first. Now, it's the lettuce. A multi-state lettuce recall was issued from a lettuce grower in...

Food & Recipes

Listeria outbreak continues, even though cantaloupe likely gone

The listeria outbreak that first began weeks ago continues, despite the fact that most of the tainted cantaloupe has either been...

Food & Recipes

Listeria outbreak linked to cantaloupe

Listeria is the latest food-related illness making headlines. So far, listeria has been cited in four deaths. The likely culprit:...

Dieting & Nutrition

Digestive health: Eat more prebiotics

You’ve probably heard of probiotics, the “good” bacteria that live naturally in our digestive tract. But did you know these bacteria...

Manis, Pedis & More

What's lurking in your UGGs?

UGG boots and other sheepskin footwear are comfy and warm, but they can also be a breeding ground for bacteria.