Doctors share the ideal time everyone should be spending on the toilet — and what you can do to improve your bowel health.

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Hundreds of people across 17 states have been sickened by the parasitic infection, often transmitted by consuming produce contaminated with human feces.

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Cyclosporiasis is caused by the parasite Cyclospora caytanensis and spreads through contaminated food and water.

Medically reviewed by Elizabeth Barnes, RDN Key Takeaways Regular bowel movements don't have to happen daily, but they should ...