Jacqueline Howard

Cases of diarrhea caused by the parasite cyclospora continue to climb, and with the threat of weekslong illness and no certainty about the source, it's easy to wonder: Is there anything in the produce aisle that's safe to eat?

(CNN) — A little-known advisory group to the US Food and Drug Administration will meet this week to mull over whether to ease restrictions on certain peptides. The injectables are popular among wellness influencers and some doctors, who say they improve muscle recovery, reduce inflammation, promote longevity or simply boost your overall health.

A little-known advisory group to the US Food and Drug Administration will meet this week to mull over whether to ease restrictions on certain peptides. The injectables are popular among wellness influencers and some doctors, who say they improve muscle recovery, reduce inflammation, promote longevity or simply boost your overall health.

Cases of diarrhea caused by the parasite cyclospora continue to climb, and with the threat of weekslong illness and no certainty about the source, it's easy to wonder: Is there anything in the produce aisle that's safe to eat?

Peptides have become one of the hottest trends in wellness, with promises like faster muscle recovery and healthier aging.

Peptides have become one of the hottest trends in wellness, with promises like faster muscle recovery and healthier aging. And six of these compounds cleared a major hurdle last week, when an advisory panel to the US Food and Drug Administration voted in favor of making them available through compounding pharmacies.

Two people in Michigan have died in connection with the outbreak of cyclosporiasis, health officials reported Monday.

Two people in Michigan have died in connection with the outbreak of cyclosporiasis, health officials reported Monday.

(CNN) — Two people in Michigan have died in connection with the outbreak of cyclosporiasis, health officials reported Monday.

Cases of a fungus found in healthcare facilities are rising rapidly this year, according to the the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. CNN’s Jacqueline Howard explains how people get Candida auris and what may be behind the rise in cases. Discover more videos, including live streams and exclusive storytelling, on our Watch page.