Certain foods are more susceptible to listeria contamination than others (think: raw milk, bean sprouts and melon). The ...

Six people have died due to an outbreak of listeria linked to prepared pasta meals sold at major US grocery chains. A doctor explains how to reduce your risk of illness.

What is Listeria? What is listeriosis? Listeria is a rare but dangerous bacteria according to the Centers for Disease Control. Listeriosis is a potentially life-threatening infection you can get if ...

While gut bacteria play an essential (if not always socially tactful) role in human nutrition, a wealth of recent research ...

Holly has a degree in Medical Biochemistry from the University of Leicester. Her scientific interests include genomics, personalized medicine, and bioethics.View full profile Holly has a degree in ...

Throughout evolution, pathogenic microorganisms, such as bacteria, viruses, and fungi, have developed sophisticated defense ...

Nick Blackmer is a librarian, fact-checker, and researcher with more than 20 years of experience in consumer-facing health and wellness content. New research suggests that bacterial vaginosis, a ...