A new drug cocktail successfully targeted and treated urinary tract infections (UTIs) caused by Escherichia coli, according to results from the first stage of a phase 2 trial. The results set the ...

Newborn meningitis is one of the most dangerous childhood infections. It is often life-threatening and can cause serious and lasting damage, including developmental problems, in the children who ...

Scientists have taken an important step toward the development of a potential new treatment for treating Shiga toxin-producing E. coli (STEC), the notorious bug associated with severe food poisoning.

Cranberry juice may help antibiotics combat resistant bacteria that cause urinary tract infections in millions each year.

An outbreak linked to organic carrots has sickened 39 people. Here’s how to stay safe. By Melinda Wenner Moyer and Emily Schmall The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention announced on Sunday that ...

An outbreak of E. coli has led to the recall of bagged carrots from multiple brands. Across the country, dozens of cases have been confirmed, including eight in Washington state, and it’s believed ...