Tests found Legionella bacteria in the water at ODOT's West Broad Street campus in Columbus. No illnesses were reported. Here's what to know.

Diving into a public pool this summer? You might be plunging into a petri dish. While chlorine is the go-to germ killer, it doesn’t work instantly. Some nasty germs can survive in treated water for ...

Advocates and state officials are demanding answers on the status of a dangerous bacteria outbreak detected in the water of a ...

MOHNTON, Pa. - Officials say test results of the water system at Berks County's South Campus have come back positive for legionella bacteria. The County of Berks was made aware Tuesday of preliminary ...

Reusable water bottles can help you stay hydrated, but how often are you washing yours? WSOC TV’s Erika Jackson met with Brittany Johnson, an assistant professor in UNC Charlotte’s biological sciences ...

As flowers bloom and temperatures climb, many are eager to get back outside. But while the Sun may be shining, there is a dark side that can make the great outdoors not so great. Gangs of germs are ...

This article is republished from The Conversation under a Creative Commons license. As flowers bloom and temperatures climb, many are eager to get back outside. But while the sun may be shining, there ...

Your bathing area is one of the germiest parts of your bathroom. Learn where bacteria hide and find out whether showering is more sanitary than soaking. Studies have found that the bathing area in a ...

CHARLOTTE — Reusable water bottles can help you stay hydrated, but experts say not cleaning your water bottle regularly can expose you to some potentially harmful bacteria. Channel 9’s Erika Jackson ...