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What happens to our gut flora when we switch from a more animal-based diet to a more plant-based diet?
Gnathostomiasis from raw fish is a growing problem, manifested by tiny worms that burrow under our skin and, in rare cases, can get into our eyes and brain.
The rising incidence of tick-bite induced meat allergies may account for cases of previously unexplained (“idiopathic”) persistent hives among children.
Nori seaweed snacks may favorably alter estrogen metabolism by modulating women’s gut flora, resulting in decreased breast cancer risk.
A case report (and video) of the worm-like, bloodsucking parasite Linguatula serrata, found in organ meats, that can migrate through the intestinal wall, into the bloodstream, and then inside one’s eyeball.
The role of a parasitic worm in allergic reactions to chicken and fish.
There are neurotoxins in certain fish that can survive cooking and cause unusual symptoms.
With a few caveats, the best source of iodine is sea vegetables.
The proportion of sushi that exceeds the national food standards guidelines for fecal bacteria levels.
