On hot summer days, few things are more refreshing than a dip in the pool. But have you ever wondered if the pool is as clean as that crystal blue water appears? As an immunologist and infectious ...

In the study, researchers tested the novel technique by applying vaccine components such as proteins and inactivated viruses ...

The good news is that chlorine, which is widely used in pools, is effective at killing many pathogens. The not-so-good news ...

The strain was first identified nearly a decade ago in the Netherlands and Germany, and has since spread to at least nine ...

Most pool-related illnesses won’t kill you, but no one wants to spend their vacation or a week of beautiful summer days in ...

SC Dept. of Public Health confirmed the case of Naegleria fowleri was identified the week of July 7th but the agency hasn't said where in the state it was found.

Beetroot juice lowers blood pressure in older people by suppressing potentially harmful bacteria in the mouth, a study ...

Beetroot juice lowers blood pressure in older people by suppressing potentially harmful bacteria in the mouth, a study suggests. Experts at the University of Exeter compared the responses of younger ...

The amoeba can be found in warm freshwater but occasionally has been detected in tap water. The South Carolina health agency ...

Measles, a highly contagious virus, is spreading rapidly across the U.S., meaning an outbreak in North Carolina is bound to ...

A dry mouth is common among people with Type 2 diabetes as high blood sugar reduces saliva production. It could also be a ...