Smithsonian Magazine

Cases of a Parasitic Infection That Can Cause Diarrhea for Weeks Are Rapidly Rising in the U.S. Here’s What to Know

The illness is caused by the microscopic parasite Cyclospora cayetanensis, which spreads via food or water contaminated with ...

What is cyclosporiasis, the ‘explosive diarrhea' parasite infection tied to produce?

Cases of an intestinal illness caused by a parasite is rising across the U.S. Here's what to know about transmission, ...
IEEE

In Situ Measurement of Urea Concentration With an In-Fiber SPR-MZI Sensor

Abstract: A fiber-optic urea sensor based on surface plasmon resonance (SPR) and Mach-Zehnder interference (MZI) combined principle was designed and implemented. By plating gold film on the ...
University of California, San Francisco

What to Know About Menopause: Latest Guidance to Empower Women

UCSF experts explain menopause symptoms, hormone replacement therapy (HRT), benefits, risks, and new guidelines to help women ...

What is cyclosporiasis? What to know as Texas confirms Cyclospora cases

Texas' Cyclospora season is here, with Nueces County leading at 14 cases. Here are the symptoms, treatment and how to protect ...

Painful periods aren't always normal. Why it could be endometriosis

For many women, painful periods are treated as an unfortunate but normal part of life. Cramping, fatigue, bloating and ...
Everyday Health

Stomach Parasite Behind ‘Explosive’ Diarrhea Is Spreading in U.S.

Infections caused by a microscopic parasite called Cyclospora have been reported in at least 18 states, with numbers continuing to climb. Contaminated fresh produce is typically the source of the ...
PolitiFact

What is cyclosporiasis and how can you avoid catching this, uh, ‘explosive’ GI illness?

There’s no foolproof way to avoid exposure. The causes of the current cyclosporiasis outbreaks are unknown and avoiding all fresh produce consumption is impractical. (There’s currently no evidence ...