Have you ever been out on a walk, and as you take that next step, you feel the slippery squish of poop under your foot? It’s not just gross. Beyond the mess and the smell, it’s potentially infectious.

According to Auburn University College of Veterinary Medicine, Cyclospora cayetanensis is a microscopic parasite that infects humans through contaminated food or water. Unlike some intestinal ...

Dog poop isn’t just gross — it’s also potentially infectious. That’s why signs reminding pet owners to “curb your dog” and scoop their poop have been joined in some places by posted warnings that pet ...