Through a quirk of anatomy, women are especially prone to urinary tract infections, with almost half dealing with one at some point in their lives. Scientists have been trying to figure out for ...

Microbiology lab media plates show E. coli bacteria growing on E. coli selective agar (pink) and blood agar (red). Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news ...

Among the 55 cases reported in the outbreaks, at least two people were infected with both bacteria.

With recent E. coli outbreaks linked to certain foods, it’s important to stay informed about the products you buy and eat, as well as how to recognize symptoms and know when to seek proper care. E.

Researchers have, for the first time, estimated how quickly E. coli bacteria can spread between people — and one strain moves as fast as swine flu. Using genomic data from the UK and Norway, ...