"Florida Man's Persistent Headaches Caused by Brain-Invading Tapeworm from Undercooked Bacon"

A Florida man's severe migraines turned out to be caused by a tapeworm infestation in his brain, likely from eating undercooked bacon. The man's preference for soft bacon and undercooking made him vulnerable to neurocysticercosis, a condition where tapeworm eggs infect the body. The CDC warns that this unusual ailment is preventable but can lead to hospitalization for about 1,000 Americans annually. The patient was treated with a deworming drug and showed improvements, prompting clinicians to be vigilant about changes in migraine patterns.