NH Closes Some Lakes And Ponds To Swimming Due To Algae Bloom, BacteriaThe state of New Hampshire has posted some ponds and lakes off limits to swimming because of algae blooms or bacteria from animal waste.
Broad Institute Announces Collaboration With AstraZenecaThe collaboration is aimed at targeting dangerous bacterial infections that don't react to existing drugs.
Parts Of Lake Quinsigamond Closed To SwimmingParts of Lake Quinsigamond have been closed to swimming and fishing over health concerns.
Ipswich Repoens All Five Beaches After Bacteria TestsAt least on of the public beaches in Ipswich have been shut down, just as a long stretch of oppressive heat is beginning.
Homeland Security To Test Biological Sensors In MBTA TunnelsFederal officials say they test the subway sensors by releasing dead bacteria called B-subtilis.
Research Shows Public Restrooms Are Dirtier Than You ThinkExperts are releasing their findings on research they did on the amount of germs found in public restrooms. And it's pretty disgusting.
Warnings Posted Over High Bacteria Counts At Some North Shore BeachesPeople trying to beat the heat at Revere Beach and two other popular North Shore beaches are being advised against swimming because of unusually high bacterial counts.
Several Martha's Vineyard Beaches Shut Down Over Bacteria ConcernsSeveral Martha’s Vineyard beaches have been shut down over bacteria concerns.
E. Coli Forces Closure Of Beaches In Chelmsford, HollistonHigher-than-normal E. coli readings have led to the closure of two Massachusetts beaches.
13 South Shore Beaches Closed Due To BacteriaThirteen South Shore beaches stretching from Quincy to Plymouth are closed to swimming heading into the Fathers Day Weekend after testing revealed high levels of bacteria.
Manchester By The Sea Beach Closed To Swimmers Over High Bacteria LevelsThe town of Manchester By The Sea has closed one of its beaches to swimming because over high levels of bacteria in the water.