Diarrhea

Can yoga prevent diarrhea? The workout showed 50% improvement for people with common stomach condition

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Can yoga prevent diarrhea? The workout showed 50% improvement for people with common stomach condition

Namaste away from the toilet. The therapeutic benefits of yoga are well established, with regular practice associated with improved sleep, decreased blood pressure, less chronic pain and even cutting opioid withdrawal time in half. Additional research suggests it may also improve symptoms of a common digestive disorder affecting millions of people. Yoga has a long list of … Read more

California farmers destroy perfect lettuce crops amid outbreak of explosive diarrhea parasite 

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California farmers destroy perfect lettuce crops amid outbreak of explosive diarrhea parasite 

A nationwide explosive diarrhea crisis that has left thousands clinging to their toilets and hospitalized others also seems to have another victim: lettuce growers in California. Some like Larry Cox, who runs Coastline Family Farms in Salinas Valley, are trashing their lettuce crop and throwing the vegetables back into the soil, the Wall Street Journal reported. … Read more

‘Explosive diarrhea’ parasite sufferers detail horrific realities of infection: ‘Pure water coming out of you’

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‘Explosive diarrhea’ parasite sufferers detail horrific realities of infection: ‘Pure water coming out of you’

Thousands across the US have caught the “explosive diarrhea” parasite this summer. Folks who have caught the bug are sharing what it’s actually like, from feeling nauseous for weeks on end before “living” on the toilet, expelling “pure water” nonstop. “It’s bad. Literally just pure water coming out of you,” user Brixie02 wrote on a … Read more

The foods least likely to get you sick — as ‘explosive diarrhea’ parasite, Listeria and E. coli infiltrate food supply

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The foods least likely to get you sick — as ‘explosive diarrhea’ parasite, Listeria and E. coli infiltrate food supply

New day, new food scare. E. coli and Listeria were already putting shoppers on edge. Now, Cyclospora — a parasite that cause explosive, watery diarrhea — has people wondering if anything in the produce aisle is safe. If it feels like America’s food supply is under siege, you’re not imaging it. Foodborne illness outbreaks have dominated headlines … Read more

Can we eat lettuce again? The truth about salad risk amid ‘explosive diarrhea’ parasite outbreak

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Can we eat lettuce again? The truth about salad risk amid ‘explosive diarrhea’ parasite outbreak

Salad lovers are dealing with information whiplash after a series of revelations about where exactly the parasites causing “explosive diarrhea” are coming from. Last week, the FDA traced illnesses to shredded iceberg lettuce from Taco Bell in five states. The next day, they said that lettuce was coming from Taylor Farms in Central Mexico — … Read more

Taylor Farms addresses ‘explosive diarrhea’ cyclosporiasis outbreak and reveals ‘indefinite’ removal decision

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Taylor Farms addresses ‘explosive diarrhea’ cyclosporiasis outbreak and reveals ‘indefinite’ removal decision

Taylor Farms Fresh Foods, the produce supplier allegedly tied to a US outbreak of explosive-diarrhea-inducing cyclosporiasis, said Friday it is pulling back all of its iceberg lettuce from the suspected source in Mexico. “Based on information provided yesterday by the FDA, Taylor Farms de Mexico is voluntarily removing all iceberg lettuce sourced from central Mexico,’’ … Read more

‘SkinnyTok’ influencers tout ‘diarrhea diet’ for weight loss amid Cyclsopra outbreak: ‘I’m skinny for the summer’

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‘SkinnyTok’ influencers tout ‘diarrhea diet’ for weight loss amid Cyclsopra outbreak: ‘I’m skinny for the summer’

It’s the sickest way to get slim.   When diet and exercise aren’t shredding the chub fast enough, and A-listers are hogging up all the Ozempic, weight loss daredevils are dangerously downing leafy greens, berries and other fresh produce, hoping to contract the stomach-churning, diarrhea-inducing Cyclospora parasite to achieve hot physiques this hot season.  “Me when I heard … Read more

Taco Bell probed over possible role in outbreak of ‘explosive diarrhea’ infections across US: report

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Taco Bell probed over possible role in outbreak of ‘explosive diarrhea’ infections across US: report

Taco Bell is being probed by federal and state health investigators for its potential role in a fast-moving food poisoning outbreak that has sickened thousands across the country, according to a report. Some victims told investigators they had eaten at Taco Bell – though others said they had not, according to a Washington Post report … Read more

Stop eating salad? Lettuce may be to blame for ‘explosive diarrhea’ parasite outbreak

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Stop eating salad? Lettuce may be to blame for ‘explosive diarrhea’ parasite outbreak

Michigan, the state with the highest number of cases of cyclosporiasis — caused by what The Post first nicknamed the “explosive diarrhea” parasite — has a primary suspect for the source of the outbreak: lettuce. They haven’t, however, found the specific lettuce or salad green to blame, nor a grower or supplier at fault. While … Read more

How to avoid the ‘explosive diarrhea’ parasite that is wreaking intestinal havoc across the US

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How to avoid the ‘explosive diarrhea’ parasite that is wreaking intestinal havoc across the US

The fast-moving stomach parasite Cyclospora is rapidly spreading across the country, sickening thousands of Americans across more than 30 states. The parasite causes an intestinal illness known as cyclosporiasis, which commonly triggers watery or explosive diarrhea and other gastrointestinal symptoms such as stomach cramps or pain, bloating, and increased gas, to name a few. Of the 31 … Read more

Taco Bell locations pull ingredients off menu as ‘explosive diarrhea’ parasite cases surge

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Taco Bell locations pull ingredients off menu as ‘explosive diarrhea’ parasite cases surge

Taco Bell restaurants are pulling fresh ingredients from the menu as a fast-growing parasite outbreak linked to explosive diarrhea spreads across multiple states. Locations, including some in Metro Detroit, have posted signs telling customers they are temporarily unable to serve several produce items while health officials respond to a spike in cyclosporiasis cases, WWJ reported … Read more

Exclusive | NYC cases of ‘explosive diarrhea’ parasite soar to 273 — 3 times as many as previously reported for the whole state

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Exclusive | NYC cases of ‘explosive diarrhea’ parasite soar to 273 — 3 times as many as previously reported for the whole state

New York City has had 273 confirmed cases of the notorious “explosive diarrhea” parasite since May 1, The Post has exclusively learned. According to an NYC Health Department spokesperson, the city has seen an increase in cases of cyclosporiasis compared to previous years, with 301 people sickened so far for the entirety of 2026. The … Read more

‘Explosive diarrhea’ parasite cases up over 400% in a week in hardest-hit state — as experts still search for source

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‘Explosive diarrhea’ parasite cases up over 400% in a week in hardest-hit state — as experts still search for source

Cases of a parasite that can cause explosive diarrhea have quickly quadrupled in Michigan, skyrocketing to 681 people on Monday — which is up rom 170 cases in the state less than a week ago. As of the most recent reported numbers, Michigan is by far the hardest-hit state. New York, Illinois, and Texas also … Read more

Exclusive | I’m in the hospital with the ‘explosive diarrhea’ parasite — I wouldn’t wish this on my worst enemies

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Exclusive | I’m in the hospital with the ‘explosive diarrhea’ parasite — I wouldn’t wish this on my worst enemies

On the last Thursday of June, Cristy Cooper sat down on the toilet and immediately realized something was terribly wrong. What followed was unlike anything the 51-year-old had ever experienced. “The amount of pressure when it comes out,” she told The Post on a phone call from the hospital. “The force is crazy.” The Texas … Read more

Mystery of explosive diarrhea parasite outbreak in the US — as experts try to figure out what’s causing it

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Mystery of explosive diarrhea parasite outbreak in the US — as experts try to figure out what’s causing it

A stomach-churning parasite that causes explosive, watery diarrhea has sickened over 140 people across multiple states — with the highest number of cases in New York. According to the CDC, 145 people ranging in age from 5 to 86 years and from 20 states contracted the parasite Cyclospora cayetanensis between May and June 16, with 20 hospitalized. … Read more

Viral coffee trend poses serious diarrhea and vomiting risk, doctor warns

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Viral coffee trend poses serious diarrhea and vomiting risk, doctor warns

An unusual source of caffeine is whipping up buzz across social media.  The drink known as egg coffee, which originates from Vietnam, is made by blending egg yolks with sugar and condensed milk. When the mixture is poured on top of strong Vietnamese coffee, the result is a sweet, fluffy drink that tastes like a dessert — with … Read more

Cases of drug-resistant diarrhea superbug are on the rise in the US

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Cases of drug-resistant diarrhea superbug are on the rise in the US

We’re flush with drugs — but they’ve lost their edge. An antibiotic-resistant superbug responsible for bad diarrhea and fever symptoms has been on the rise in the US since at least 2023, according to explosive new data detailed by the CDC.  Shigella infections were once easily zapped by antibiotics like azithromycin and ciprofloxacin, but the CDC … Read more

Exclusive | Boy George says singing his No. 1 hit ‘Karma Chameleon’ is like ‘diarrhea through a wet sock’

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Exclusive | Boy George says singing his No. 1 hit ‘Karma Chameleon’ is like ‘diarrhea through a wet sock’

 For Boy George, this song won’t come and go. The Culture Club frontman, 64, spoke of his disdain for the band’s hit “Karma Chameleon,” telling The Post that singing it is like “diarrhea through a wet sock.” Boy George poses at the grand Opening of the new Planet Hollywood NYC at Planet Hollywood New York … Read more

I had the worst diarrhea ever on a plane — they had to land and cancel the flight

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I had the worst diarrhea ever on a plane — they had to land and cancel the flight

An airline was forced to 86 a flight after this gal took a terrible No. 2.  Meghan Reinertsen swears she isn’t a monster. The blond is simply a frequent flyer whose sudden bout with uncontrollable diarrhea allegedly caused United Airlines to call off a takeoff so that Hazmat specialists could clean up her massive blow-up.  “I … Read more

Germ that causes watery diarrhea can survive chlorine-treated water for 10 days — here’s what else is lurking in the pool

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Germ that causes watery diarrhea can survive chlorine-treated water for 10 days — here’s what else is lurking in the pool

Diving into a public pool this summer? You might be plunging into a petri dish.  While chlorine is the go-to germ killer, it doesn’t work instantly. Some nasty germs can survive in treated water for minutes or even days, turning a refreshing swim into a risky dip. And the threat is growing. Outbreaks of waterborne … Read more