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What we know about past outbreaks linked to cyclospora, the parasite that can lead to ‘explosive diarrhea’

It’s not the way most people like to start their summer: on the toilet, experiencing repeated bouts of explosive diarrhea. But more than 700 people in the U.S. so far (and counting) have been infected with cyclosporiasis, an unpleasant gastrointestinal condition caused by the Cyclospora parasite

A Legionnaires’ disease cluster in New York City has sickened more than 20 people in two Upper East Side neighborhoods

Images of people jumping from icy plunge baths after a period in saunas or hot tubs are heating up social media. Participants claim that this method—“contrast therapy”—improves their mental health and helps their muscles recover more efficiently. 

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A nasty gastrointestinal bug is rapidly spreading in several states, with more than 700 cases confirmed in Michigan over the last few weeks. The demand for tests for cyclosporiasis, a pathogen often caused by contaminated fresh produce, is so intense, with so many patients seeking help for diarrhea and crippling abdominal cramps, that many labs…

The viral trend that encourages women to “be a b**** or else you will develop an autoimmune disease” may have scientific backing, as studies have shown a link between suppressing emotions and the breakdown of the immune system

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You’ve just finished lunch. You’re physically full, yet your mind is already wandering towards the biscuit tin, leftover dessert or a packet of chips. If this sounds familiar, you’re not alone. The phenomenon, often referred to as “food noise,” is gaining attention among obesity specialists as more people realise that constant thoughts about food aren’t…