SAN DIEGO − Thousands of people across the United States are being advised against water-related activities at beaches and other coastal areas during the Labor Day holiday weekend due to unsafe levels ...

Thousands of Americans will head to beaches for one last summer splash this Labor Day weekend, but taking a dip might be out of the question: Many of the beaches will caution against swimming because ...

OGUNQUIT, Maine — Thousands of Americans will head to beaches for one last summer splash this Labor Day weekend, but taking a dip might be out of the question: Many of the beaches will caution against ...

NEWPORT, Ore. — The Oregon Health Authority (OHA) issued a public health advisory on Wednesday after finding unsafe levels of fecal bacteria in the ocean at Nye Beach in Newport. As of Friday, that ...

Labor Day beachgoers are being advised to think twice before plunging into the water, as popular beach destinations around the country are closed or have warnings in place because of high levels of ...

A cutting-edge test can now identify the source of feces faster and more accurately than previous methods. Stacey Leasca is an award-winning journalist with nearly two decades of newsroom experience.

Cooling off at a beach or lake is a quintessential part of Fourth of July celebrations for many. But this year, dozens of swimming areas across the country are subject to closures or advisory warnings ...

Looking to cool off with a beach day this Fourth of July weekend? You might want to check water quality conditions before you go. The Texas General Land Office (GLO) monitors bacteria levels at ...

App State researchers received $2.3M to commercialize an AI-driven microscope. The microscope automates fecal egg counting to identify livestock parasites faster. Tool aims to reduce disease, cut ...