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'Cyclospora Skinny' weight loss trend is a lie, doctor says
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July 31, 2026
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5:11Now PlayingAmid a massive cyclospora outbreak, the "cyclospora skinny" trend began as a joke about the parasite being a weight loss plan. Dr. Dhaval Desai joined NewsNation to discuss the dangers of the trend and why it is a bad idea.
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