New research finds that petting zoos are breeding grounds for bacteria that cause severe gastrointestinal illness.

Three new studies presented Monday at the International Conference on Emerging Infectious Diseases meeting in Atlanta say most people don't know that simply washing your hands can prevent infection

According to data from a University of Massachusetts study, proanthocyanidins, or PACs, found in cranberries inhibit the growth of lung tumors and colon and leukemia cells in vitro.

Cranberry PACs contain a unique A-type structure, while most other fruit contains only the more-common B-type PACs

An experimental vaccine has been put to the test by U.S. students in Mexico and Guatemala to cure traveler's diarrhea, scientists reported Friday.

The vaccine is an important development as scientist have long thought that advising travelers to avoid risky food and water was the only way to avoid the germs that cause traveler's diarrhea. The research proves that the use of a vaccine can be effective. ''This is a very encouraging first step,'' said microbiologist A. Louis Bourgeois of Johns Hopkins University's Bloomberg School of Public Health, who led the study of the Swedish-developed vaccine

An experimental vaccine has been put to the test by U.S. students in Mexico and Guatemala to cure traveler's diarrhea, scientists reported Friday.

The vaccine is an important development as scientist have long thought that advising travelers to avoid risky food and water was the only way to avoid the germs that cause traveler's diarrhea. The research proves that the use of a vaccine can be effective. ''This is a very encouraging first step,'' said microbiologist A. Louis Bourgeois of Johns Hopkins University's Bloomberg School of Public Health, who led the study of the Swedish-developed vaccine

Fermented cabbage has gained notoriety for its health benefits, as a Korean study finds kimchi, sauerkraut's Asian counterpart, effective in the prevention and treatment of food poisoning.

The vegetable, served on countless hot dogs and in many ethnic dishes, is tasting even better to many