During World War I, a German physician discovered a soldier immune to dysentery. This led to the isolation of a unique E. coli strain, E. coli Nissle 1917, which was developed into the probiotic ...

The Metropolitan Sewer District announced a partnership with University of Cincinnati and U.S. EPA to study sewer overflow, E. Coli problem at Burnet Woods park. The Metropolitan Sewer District ...

CHICO — Whatever is in Big Chico Creek that is making people sick, it’s likely not human feces, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Butte County Public Health announced ...

Scientists have detailed the process of linking a major E. coli outbreak in the United Kingdom to lettuce. In May 2024, public health agencies and laboratories identified an increase in stool ...

E. coli (Escherichia coli) is a group of bacteria. Most strains live in your intestines (gut) and help with digestion, but some types can make you sick, causing food poisoning symptoms or infections.

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.

More recent water quality results mean the crowded Wind River Range lake won’t face ‘impaired’ listing, but the improvement also does not clear it of all human health concerns.

CINCINNATI — A portion of Burnet Woods Park has been closed since Tuesday after another combined sewer overflow flooded the valley near the Trailside Nature Center over the weekend. The overflows and ...