Parasites infect millions of people and animals worldwide, often without immediate warning signs. This video explains how parasites enter the body and what happens during the most dangerous stages of ...

A parasite that lives permanently in the brains of millions may not be as uniformly dormant as scientists once thought.

Health officials are warning Americans to be on alert as a possibly life-threatening parasitic disease continues to spread across southern states. Chagas disease is passed to humans through ...

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 ...

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 ...

A nasty parasite that is sometimes found in the water supply may soon be treatable, thanks to new research. This parasite, named cryptosporidium, is a single-celled organism that can cause a diarrheal ...

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 ...

People typically become infected with toxoplasmosis by eating undercooked meat or through contact with contaminated soil or cat feces. Once inside the body, the parasite is known for its ability to ...

A University of California, Riverside team of scientists has found that Toxoplasma gondii, a common parasite affecting up to ...

A common parasite long thought to lie dormant is actually much more active and complex. Researchers found that Toxoplasma ...

Ivermectin is used in both animals and humans for parasitic infections. Although fenbendazole is not approved for humans, ...