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ALABAMA (WHNT) — State health officials are digging into a growing number of reports of a gastrointestinal illness across Alabama, especially since it’s so easy to contract. Cyclosporiasis infections ...

Cyclosporiasis can cause explosive diarrhea, but usually goes away on its own. Leafy greens like salad are among the leading causes of food poisoning in the US. A doubling in cases of a stomach ...

If you’re a fan of explosive diarrhea, summer is a great time to catch it. Between Cryptosporidium, which can survive in chlorinated swimming pools, and cyclosporiasis, which recently sickened at ...

Eat foods like bananas, rice, applesauce, and toast to help with diarrhea. Avoid dairy, fried foods, and raw vegetables because they can worsen diarrhea. Drinking water, coconut water, and electrolyte ...

If you have diarrhea, food may be the last thing on your mind. However, it's crucial to stay hydrated and get adequate nutrition during a bout of diarrhea, says Deepti Mundkur, MD, a primary care ...

An upswing in the number of cases of cyclosporiasis, a gastrointestinal illness caused by a microscopic parasite, has prompted a warning from Alabama health officials. The Alabama Department of Public ...