Scientists have found over a dozen parasitic worms in the eyes of a black bear, renewing fears that humans could face an emerging danger from the tiny worms that can cause blindness. The black bear ...

ATLANTA — A parasitic brain worm that can be ingested through contaminated produce has been found in Atlanta, according to a study by independent researchers published by the Centers for Disease ...

SAN DIEGO — Americans love their sushi, ceviche, and poke bowls. But a new study reveals that eating raw freshwater fish, particularly those caught in your local lake or river, could expose you to ...

Horsehair worms can control a host's brain and steer it to water, where it drowns. Scientists have studied the worms' mind-controlling power for years. But what's really going on? New research shows ...

Father Daniel Hendrickson, Creighton University President, gives a tour of the Jérôme Nadal, SJ, Jesuit Residence at Creighton University in Omaha on Thursday, May 2, 2024. Parasitic worms such as ...

Threadworms spend up to 10 minutes exploring human skin before finding the best place to burrow in. When a specific dopamine signal is blocked, the worms almost completely stop trying to penetrate the ...

Intestinal parasites are more common than perceived, often presenting with subtle symptoms mistaken for digestive issues. Dr.

Heidi Klum just told the world that everyone has tiny worms living in their gut, and she’s spending months doing a parasite cleanse to get rid of them. The supermodel’s revelation has social media ...

Trypanosomatids are parasites that can result in more than 1 billion potentially fatal infections per year globally. In ...