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 ...

Here’s a comforting thought: you might not actually be alone in your own body right now. Parasites are far more common than ...

Talk to your healthcare provider before trying a parasite cleanse to make sure it's needed. There is limited evidence that a parasite cleanse will work, and some experts recommend avoiding certain ...

Social media can be a good thing when it comes to connecting with loved ones, learning new skills, or becoming engaged in social change. But misinformation commonly spreads across social media sites ...

Scientists have discovered that a high-fat diet allows the immune system to eliminate a parasitic worm which is a major cause of death and illness in the developing world. Parasitic worms affect up to ...

When the parasite Cryptosporidium enters the body, it's cells in the intestines that first recognize the invader, triggering an early immune response, according to a new study. A leading cause of ...

The Chagas disease has been found in 5 states. — -- A rare parasitic infection called Chagas disease has been gaining headlines in recent weeks after cases of the infection were reported in at ...