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

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

New Ozempic danger: FDA updates label to warn users of intestinal blockage

New Ozempic danger: FDA updates label to warn users of intestinal blockage

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has updated the Ozempic label to acknowledge complaints of blocked intestines in some people who have taken the medication. The semaglutide drug is designed for people with Type 2 diabetes but has become widely used as a weight-loss remedy.  Ozempic works by mimicking a natural hormone, GLP-1, which slows down the passage … Read more