A Brain-Invading Worm Spread By Rats and Snails Has Reached California

A brain-invading worm spread by rats and snails is making inroads into the United States. A study this week seems to show the ...
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Ringworm fungal infections are common in the US and are becoming increasingly resistant to treatment – 6 questions answered

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Ringworm is often easy to spot with its characteristic red rings on the skin. Kateryna Kon/Science Photo Library via Getty Images ...

Diagnostic dilemma: A parasite never before seen in humans was behind a woman's lung infection, organ damage and forgetfulness

A red, parasitic worm turned out to be behind the woman's wide array of symptoms. | Credit: Hossain, M., Kennedy, K. J., ...

Why worm infections in schoolchildren need to be monitored

Worm infestation, medically referred to as helminthic infestation, remains one of the most common yet under-recognised health problems affecting children in India. Helminths are parasitic worms that ...
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How Intestinal Worms Are Harming Nigeria’s Children

Intestinal worm infections remain one of Nigeria’s most widespread but neglected health challenges, affecting millions of children every year.
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Do you need to cleanse your body of parasites? A doctor explains the social media fad

Lately, social media feeds have been crawling with testimonials about "parasite cleanses" and DIY worm detoxes. Many people may be unknowingly infected, influencers on TikTok and Instagram claim, and ...