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For decades, people shopping for sunscreen in Europe, Australia and parts of Asia have had access to ultraviolet filters that were not available in U.S. sunscreens. That is finally beginning to change. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has added bemotrizinol, also known as BEMT, to the list of permitted active ingredients in over-the-counter sunscreens.
Diarrhea is common and often improves within a few days. But when watery diarrhea continues, disappears and then comes back, or occurs after eating contaminated fresh produce, a less familiar infection called cyclosporiasis may be responsible. Cyclosporiasis is caused by Cyclospora cayetanensis, a microscopic parasite that infects the small intestine. Although it has traditionally been
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Athlete’s Foot: Symptoms, Causes, Treatment, and Prevention What Is Athlete’s Foot? Athlete’s foot, also called tinea pedis, is a fungal infection of the skin on the feet. It is caused by fungi called dermatophytes, which thrive in warm, moist environments. Although the infection commonly starts between the toes, it can also spread to the
