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Taco Bell won't serve these 4 toppings

The fast-food chain doesn't want customers to suffer from watery diarrhea and explosive bowel movements

Salon · Jul 13

Tick Bite ER Visits Are Up 25% as CDC Warns Lyme Disease Season Is Intensifying

CDC data show tick bite ER visits jumped more than 25% in April 2026 vs. April 2025. Northeast hardest hit. Lyme season peak is July through September — what to know now.

Medical Daily · Jul 13

Teen Births Plunge 73% As US Women In Their 40s Overtake Teenagers Having Babies For The First Time

For the first time, US women in their early 40s are having more babies than teenagers, marking a significant demographic shift driven by declining teen pregnancies and rising later motherhood.

International Business Times UK · Jul 13

'Explosive diarrhoea' parasite outbreak in US: Over 1000 cases reported in weeks, Michigan worst hit

More than half US states have reported an outbreak of Cyclosporiasis, an infection caused by a microscopic parasite that is leading to explosive diarrhoea. Michigan is the worst affected, as the state reported more than 1000 cases diagnosed in a two-week period. But 31 states reported the outbreak, where patients…

The Times of India · Jul 11

Diarrhoea Outbreak From Cyclospora Parasite Surges A Year After CDC Downgraded Parasite Tracking

A surge in cyclosporiasis cases across the US, particularly in Michigan, follows reduced federal surveillance, complicating efforts to trace contamination sources. Experts warn of weakened national food safety monitoring.

International Business Times UK · Jul 11

Michigan Officials Released Specific Produce Washing Instructions During the Cyclospora Outbreak

Michigan health officials released produce-specific Cyclospora washing instructions as cases hit 1,562. Here is exactly what to do for lettuce, cilantro, green onions, and more.

Medical Daily · Jul 11

Ebola Fight Disrupted as Congo Response Workers Strike Over Unpaid Wages

Ebola frontline workers in Congo's hardest-hit zones are on strike over unpaid wages since May, as the outbreak hits 1,759 cases and 600+ deaths. Here is what it means for containment.

Medical Daily · Jul 11

Michigan's Cyclospora Outbreak Jumped Again Overnight, Now at 1,562 Cases Across 43 Counties

Michigan's Cyclospora outbreak hit 1,562 cases in 43 counties on July 10. The U.S. total is nearing 3,000 across 31 states. No food source has been identified. Here is the latest.

Medical Daily · Jul 11

The number of cases from the ‘explosive diarrhea’ parasite are growing and experts are struggling to contain the spread

Michigan is the hardest hit, now reporting over 1,200 cases

The Independent UK · Jul 10

Michigan suffering massive outbreak of explosive diarrhea, CDC says parasite spreads through feces-contaminated food and water

Michigan doctors believe it's from contaminated produce, but they don't know which produce.

We Got This Covered · Jul 10