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Water quality concerns have led some Olympians to get creative when it comes to trying to eliminating bacteria

After concerns about water quality and bacteria levels, Katie Grimes and Mariah Denigan also battled a troublesome tide in the women’s 10k swim in Paris.

The parents of Kentucky baby who died last fall after drinking bacteria-tainted infant formula are the latest to sue manufacturer Abbott Nutrition

The trillions of bacteria living in our gut have an extraordinary effect on our health. They’re in charge of digestion, breaking down the foods we eat and extracting their vitamins and minerals. A healthy, balanced microbiome also helps ward off infections and even lowers risk of certain diseases.

Paris allows Olympic open water swimmers to train in the Seine River amidst water quality concerns. Triathletes may limit time in the river due to worries....

Phillip Maile, from Worthing, West Sussex, was forced to have his leg amputated twice

The researchers noticed that the keto diet reduced glucose tolerance levels, altered gut microbiome composition, and raised cholesterol levels, particularly small and medium-sized low-density lipoprotein (LDL) particles.

Sepsis occurs when one’s immune system has an extreme response to an infection. It’s a life-threatening condition: globally, it accounts for about 11 million deaths – 20% of all deaths per year.

Some Olympians have been sporting strong make-up looks.

Australian Olympic triathlon team proactively protects against E. coli infections in water with medication and expert consultations.

At the Paris Olympics, whether the water quality in the Seine River is safe enough to host some swimming events has been a major question