Microbiome: We Are What They Eat
What happens to our gut flora when we switch from a more animal-based diet to a more plant-based diet?
Sushi
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All Videos for Sushi
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Migratory Skin Worms from Sushi
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.
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Tick Bites, Meat Allergies, and Chronic Urticaria
The rising incidence of tick-bite induced meat allergies may account for cases of previously unexplained (“idiopathic”) persistent hives among children.
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Which Seaweed Is Most Protective Against Breast Cancer?
Nori seaweed snacks may favorably alter estrogen metabolism by modulating women’s gut flora, resulting in decreased breast cancer risk.
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Tongue Worm in Human Eye
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.
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Allergenic Fish Worms
The role of a parasitic worm in allergic reactions to chicken and fish.
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Sexually Transmitted Fish Toxin
There are neurotoxins in certain fish that can survive cooking and cause unusual symptoms.
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Fecal Contamination of Sushi
The proportion of sushi that exceeds the national food standards guidelines for fecal bacteria levels.
