Federal health officials are monitoring a growing number of cyclosporiasis cases this summer, with 145 infections reported ...

It's invisible to the naked eye, difficult to trace and can cause weeks of diarrhea. Here's what to know about the parasite, ...

The outbreaks’ causes are unknown. Historically, fresh herbs and produce consumed raw were the culprits.  The illness isn’t life-threatening, but doctors recommend seeking treatment; it can be treated ...

I went to the hospital and when I spoke to my mom, I told her that I was dying and she needed to make funeral arrangements.

A foodborne parasitic disease that can cause explosive diarrhea is surging in some parts of the country. Federal and local ...

Scientists have identified a gut microbe that appears to be associated with stronger muscles and better fitness, with levels ...

While many people are focused on how to optimize their morning routine to help get things moving, research shows that tweaking certain evening habits can be just as important for digestive health.

Why does the "poop emoji" look the way it does? Physics has the answer: as most animals defecate downward, each new coil ...

RAVE to the lovely couple at Alderwood mall the other day who drove me to the correct parking garage after spotting me wandering around the wrong one, looking in vain for my car. Your kindness is much ...

Summer is peak season for beach trips, barbecues and — unfortunately — a microscopic stomach parasite that causes explosive ...

Watts is executive director of what is formally called the Leave No Trace Center for Outdoor Ethics. “The ethics part really ...

A couple in Japan spent two years designing a custom cat litter box that looks like a house and solves every common problem.