Michigan is experiencing its largest outbreak of a parasitic infection, called cyclosporiasis, that causes severe diarrhea.

Got a nasty stomach bug that won’t go away? It could be cyclosporiasis, a parasitic infection that causes weeks of ...

If you think you may have cyclosporiasis, you should see your doctor for a stool test, where your provider can test for the ...

The outbreaks’ causes are unknown. Historically, fresh herbs and produce consumed raw were the culprits.  The illness isn’t life-threatening, but doctors recommend seeking treatment; it can be treated ...

A massive railway project, The Simandou corridor, in Guinea is cutting through one of West Africa’s most important ecosystems. The Simandou corridor is fragmenting forests that are home to the largest ...

Great apes appear to build friendships much like humans do. By studying grooming behavior, researchers discovered that chimpanzees and bonobos form close inner circles along with wider networks of ...

Chimpanzees naturally ingest surprising amounts of alcohol from ripe, fermenting fruit. Careful measurements show that their typical fruit diet can equal one to two human drinks each day. This ...

If you liked this story, share it with other people. A 30-year study documents a rare split within a chimpanzee community in Uganda’s Kibale National Park — one that sparked a deadly war. Two rival ...

The great apes include some of the most intelligent and powerful animals on Earth, but their danger levels vary far more than you might expect. In this ranking, we explore how size, behavior, and real ...

A long-running conflict in a Ugandan park may provide clues to the origins of human warfare, and how to avoid it. By Carl Zimmer Since 1995, scientists have tracked a huge group of chimpanzees living ...

Dr. Michael “Dr. T” Tokiwa is a practicing small-animal veterinarian, hospital owner, mentor, and advisor who believes great medicine starts with trust—and grows through collaboration. Dr. Michael “Dr ...

Consistent fiber intake and adequate fluids matter more than exact timing for regular bowel movements. Eating fiber earlier in the day or with dinner can support your body’s natural rhythm, but ...