This TikTok trend could prove extremely sh—y. Castor oil has been hailed as a treatment for complexion problems and hair growth, but experts are warning against an unlikely side effect when ingested.

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Millions of people around the world try out new TikTok trends. However, the latest "health" trend on the social media platform has experts warning people not to try it. Salt-water flushes are the ...

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Metformin is a diabetes drug that's also taken off-label for weight loss and anti-aging. It can have some severe gastrointestinal side effects, including diarrhea without warning. Experts recommend ...

(CBS Local)--Over 200 people have now been infected by an outbreak of parasites linked to recalled vegetable trays from Del Monte. According to the CDC, 212 cases of cyclosporiasis - an intestinal ...

Medically reviewed by Jane Kim, MD Key Takeaways Diarrhea and fever can be caused by food poisoning, viruses, or bacteria, ...