Public health experts have issued advice on how to spot the infection and what to do if you get it ...

Virtually every aspect of your health can be traced back to your microbiome. But some tests are better than others.

When you test your water, you are trying to answer a simple question: is it safe and what should you do next. Yet a single ...

Unless you’ve been living under a rock (or a cascade of “snowcrete,” which might actually be plausible) for the past two ...

A short-term oat-based diet appears to be surprisingly effective at reducing the cholesterol level. This is indicated by a ...

Public Health Scotland has explained what to do if you develop the infection and when to seek medical advice - including when ...

A brief, calorie-restricted diet centered almost entirely on oats led to a surprisingly strong and lasting reduction in cholesterol in people with metabolic syndrome. A very short dietary intervention ...

In the video, the British biologist carries out a basic water test using a container treated with chemicals that react to ...

The message that we need diverse fibers for optimal health is often lost on consumers who still see fiber as “roughage,” says ...

This study presents a living biosensor from gut bacteria that signals disease through fluorescence changes, enhancing ...

If you live in a place with "hard" water or water with a lot of chemicals, you can even use distilled water to protect your ...

There's federal money for local schools to test their water for lead, which can be dangerous for kids. Many school systems opt not to test their faucets, even if it's free.