We recently reported on the Louisiana Department of Health's warning about Vibrio vulnificus, the flesh-eating bacteria that Boing Boing's Séamus Bellamy so beautifully describes as "living its best ...

Cape Cod health officials say a person who swam at Old Silver Beach in Falmouth has contracted a rare but potentially life-threatening infection from bacteria that can cause a "flesh-eating" illness.

Flaky white fish lovers, this one's for you. Both cod and tilapia are prized for their tender yet dense texture and mild, accessible flavor. According to the National Fisheries Institute, both cod and ...