A food-borne cyclospora parasite outbreak in the U.S. that causes “explosive diarrhea” is raising concern. While there aren’t ...

The Center for Disease Control (CDC) has confirmed cases of cyclosporiasis in Utah, part of an outbreak that has impacted ...

As of July 2026, the CDC is monitoring more than 843 confirmed domestic cases across 31 states, alongside 1,500 suspected cases. This is not just a localized issue; the reach of this parasitic ...

Cats may be cute and adorable, but stray and feral cats can sometimes pose a risk to human health. Veterinary researchers ...

A drug used to treat the parasite behind a growing number of “explosive” diarrhea outbreaks comes with an ironic warning.

Scientists are constantly searching for natural foods that can help prevent chronic diseases. Many fruits, vegetables, herbs, ...

UCSF researchers are using tiny "mini-organs" to model disease, personalize treatment, and understand human development. They ...

As many as 10 Georgians might have been infected with a food-borne parasite where the most common symptom is explosive ...

Let’s begin with microbes A microbe is a very small, living organism that’s usually visible only under a microscope. Its name ...

Porcine reproductive and respiratory syndrome, influenza A and post-weaning diarrhea are commonly top of mind when producers and veterinarians think about swine diseases. However, enteric diseases ...

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Dr Paul Sharp, Department of Nutrition & Dietetics, King’s College London, Franklin–Wilkins Building, 150 Stamford Street, London, SE1 9NH, UK; paul.a.sharp{at}kcl.ac.uk Background and aims: ...