Some antibiotics stop bacteria from growing without actually killing them, allowing infections to return later. Scientists at ...

In children with suspected sinusitis, a nasal swab to test for three types of bacteria can tell whether antibiotics are likely to be effective or not, according to a new JAMA study by researchers at ...

“I wanted to make it possible for anyone – from local authorities to everyday water users – to run rapid, easy-to-use tests ...

Researchers have devised a method for investigating how effective antibiotics are against different bacterial strains.

Drugs that act against bacteria are mainly assessed based on how well they inhibit bacterial growth under laboratory ...

MADISON (WKOW) – New rapid testing developed by Public Health Madison & Dane County now detects bacteria more efficiently for our local beaches. Harmful bacteria like blue-green algae and E. coli can ...

Heading to a Texas beach this summer? Pack your sunscreen, plenty of water, and before you hit the road, check your destination's fecal bacteria level to make sure the water is safe for swimming. The ...

Officials in Oakland County, Michigan, say they will establish a committee in an effort to strengthen long-term water safety ...