Basil Kennedy, 77, of Bay St. Louis, near New Orleans, died in the hospital on July 21, just days after contracting Vibrio ...

Whether the Supreme Court's order will lead to fewer dogs on the streets, and fewer bites in hospital emergency room is yet ...

Health officials in several states are alerting residents about a flesh-eating bacteria that thrives in warm coastal waters.

While we basically inhabit our bodies every second of our lives, like a house with a hidden room or a safe behind the drywall ...

Handel recommends steering clear of open bodies of water, like the ocean, rivers and estuaries if you have cuts or scrapes.

A deadly “flesh-eating” bacteria is turning up more often in Gulf Coast waters and sometimes in raw oysters. Here’s what to ...

Rabies is a viral disease that is deadly if medical care is not received before symptoms start. It can be spread to people and pets through bites and scratches ...

Leptospirosis: A bacterial illness spread through the urine of infected animals (including dogs). People get it from contact with contaminated water or soil. Symptoms range from fever and muscle aches ...