A groundbreaking 12-year study led by University of Florida (UF) scientists has revealed the alarming rate at which a ...

While Illinois is known as being the No. 1 state for soybean, pumpkin and horseradish production, few people know that ...

New plant diseases are becoming increasingly prevalent, requiring growers to adopt more proactive management strategies.

A dead rabbit found in Central Illinois tested positive for a rare bacterial disease, prompting health officials to urge ...

For decades, scientists have searched for a way to outsmart Lyme disease, a stealthy infection that affects nearly half a million people each year in the U.S. Now, a breakthrough may be within reach.

CLEVELAND, Ohio — The Cuyahoga County Justice Center’s water system was disinfected Friday due to the detection of bacteria that causes Legionnaires’ disease, the county said Friday in a ...

Symptoms that persist long after Lyme disease is treated are not uncommon—a 2022 study found that 14% of patients who were ...

Unhygienic food preparation Undercooked or reheated food can cause bacterial diseases like Escherichia coli which is a cause of food poisoning. Vector Any organism that can spread a disease is ...

By PHYLLIS COULTER FarmWeek Tomatoes are growing in popularity as a crop in Illinois. “It’s becoming a tomato state,” said ...