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Cyclospora Outbreaks and Hidden Health Risks | Science News

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Cyclospora’s spreading fast—Michigan hit 10K cases tied to shredded lettuce, while North Carolina’s outbreak soars past 700 with parsley and cilantro as suspects. Experts urge washing, cooking, and handwashing. Meanwhile, protein maxxing might be a myth: low-protein diets boost fat-burning hormones and slash disease risk, but excess protein can harm kidneys and pack saturated fats. Europe’s wildfire season is breaking records, with Spain and France facing pyrocumulonimbus clouds that fuel more fires. And science reveals why we’re mentally drained: brain regions signal fatigue to avoid tough tasks—even when rest would help. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/fdc1b4dcc4755982

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