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'Tis the season for swimming and bacteria alerts in lakes, rivers
Associated Press· 18 hours agoWith summer about to start, many people flocking to their favorite swimming holes may also want to...
Summertime can be germy: A microbiologist explains how to avoid getting sick at the barbecue, in the...
Houston Chronicle· 4 days agoGangs of germs are lurking in the woods, in the soil, in the water and in your food, ready to rain on your summer parade. To make sure people leave your party with only good memories, be aware ...
Invisible danger in the water: How to stay safe this summer
USA TODAY via Yahoo News· 1 day agoAnimal waste in recreational hotspots can carry pathogens if people swim or play in contaminated waters. Beware of brain-eating amoebas, too Another rare but often fatal risk involves the amoeba ...
4 Must-Read Books for Your Summer Reading List
Sierra Club· 6 days agoThis year's summer season arrives at a time of record-breaking temperatures around the earth, along with news that levels of carbon dioxide—one of the greenhouse gases responsible for heating ...