The first large-scale genetic study of E. coli's protective armor has identified the five capsule types that are responsible ...

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.

A new study shows that ordinary painkillers, when taken alongside antibiotics, can drive dangerous mutations in bacteria, revealing how polypharmacy in older adults could be quietly promoting the ...

Sara Moniuszko is a health and lifestyle reporter at CBSNews.com. Previously, she wrote for USA Today, where she was selected to help launch the newspaper's wellness vertical. She now covers breaking ...

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, ...

Federal health officials say the current E. coli outbreak is linked to organic whole bagged carrots and baby carrots sold by Grimmway Farms. [AUDIO LOGO] NINA MOINI: Our top story this afternoon, a ...