Three types of parasites can cause disease in humans. They are protozoa, carried by mosquitos, helminths, such as roundworm, and ectoparasites, for instance lice and bed bugs. Parasites are organisms ...

You can take certain steps to lower your chances of becoming an unwitting host to one of these nasties. Practicing basic ...

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Parasitic worms are having a slimy moment. In the wake of news that a 3-inch snake parasite burrowed into a woman’s brain comes the horrifying report of giant intestinal worms that went wandering in a ...

Intestinal worms have become increasingly prevalent due to modern lifestyles, unhealthy eating habits, and poor hygiene practices, such as consuming food with unwashed hands. This issue is ...

The next time you eat sashimi, nigiri or other forms of raw fish, consider doing a quick check for worms. A new study led by the University of Washington finds dramatic increases in the abundance of a ...