Ironically, thanks to improvements in hygiene and sanitation, the risk of humans contracting these parasites is much lower and our bodies are no longer reaping those benefits. One study showed that ...

Parasites typically cause symptoms like diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, and fatigue. They can be treated with prescription ...

By Dina Gavarieva Parasitic infections, long thought to be confined to developing countries, are a global issue that can impact anyone, regardless of geography or socioeconomic status including those ...

An ecologist shares his passion for parasites. From their vital roles in nature, to strange super powers and extraordinarily complex life cycles, parasites are natural wonders worthy of protection.

More than half of pet owners in Korea are unaware that humans can contract parasites directly from pets, a recent survey led by a government agency showed Sunday. Some 51.5 percent of the 604 ...

Minnesota state health officials reported today that routine disease surveillance has detected additional illnesses linked to consumption of raw dairy products from the Hartmann dairy farm in ...

Trypanosomes are parasites that cause sleeping sickness, Chagas disease, and various animal diseases. Diagnosis and treatment remain complex and no effective vaccine has been developed.

Living with parasites. This series is suitable for teaching ... s disease who infected himself with hookworms to reduce his symptoms. Infested by leeches. videoInfested by leeches In this short ...

“The paper opens up very interesting questions about whether the disruption to host circadian rhythms is something that hosts do to help reduce symptoms (an adaptive response to sickness) or is ...