Our bodies play host to vast numbers of microorganisms, and they can have a big impact on us. The skin is the immune system’s first line of defense, and like other parts of the body, it has a ...

As children, we learn that the ocean is vast, and we may assume that, by extension, it must be clean. Stub your toe on the beach? No problem. Just wash it off in the saltwater! But, in fact, ...

If you’re anything like me, summer means channeling your inner Nicholas Sparks’ character by swimming in the ocean waves and soaking up all those positive beach vibes. But while swimming in the ocean ...