Ordered kingfish sashimi recently? A parasite can infect some fish, yet they still look and taste the same when raw.

If you're a keen angler and regularly catch yellowtail kingfish (Seriola lalandi), you may have encountered instances of the fish's flesh turning ...

Experts say it’s critical to understand your risk and be aware of simple steps you can take to lower your chances of getting sick.

US sewage treatment plants likely don’t get rid of all the disease-causing protozoa, and monitoring discharged wastewater for ...

Researchers and public health officials are pointing to sewage contamination in the food supply as one of the most plausible ...

Cases of the Cyclosporiasis outbreak have been linked to even more states. Shalina Chatlani/ Stateline The parasitic outbreak of cyclosporiasis, the diarrheal disease caused by the Cyclospora parasite ...

The latest outbreaks are a reminder that food safety problems can begin far away from where consumers eventually eat their ...

Roman Sanitation: A Mirrored Reflection The everyday health of Roman soldiers is rarely the center of antique history. Far ...

Lyme isn't even the scariest thing a tick can give you. A local researcher shares insights on other tick-borne illnesses, why ...

Samples—and a certain stink—are accumulating at Quest Diagnostics thanks to the cyclosporiasis outbreak. “You get used to it.

On Thursday, the Louisiana Department of Health reported that cases of cyclosporiasis, a parasitic infection that can cause weeks of watery diarrhea, have reached 100 in the state. So far, there have ...

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention found a link between cyclospora and shredded iceberg lettuce from Taylor Farms de Mexico. However, Louisiana officials have not reported a connection to ...