Essentially these are larval cysts of taenia solium – also known as the pork tapeworm.” According to Ghali, this occurs from a human consuming raw or uncooked pig, and then the person becoming ...

There is plenty to think about when considering how to take care of a horse. A good starting point are the following seven core areas: hoof care, diet, exercise, general health, teeth, worm control, ...

Parasitic infections can invade practically any part of the body. Brain parasites, those that infect the central nervous system which includes the brain, are potentially the most damaging and the most ...

A Canadian Clydesdale and a Polish miniature Appaloosa are two ends of the spectrum, and they are almost unfathomable together ...

Around the world, pathogens and parasites are responding to the changes in unexpected ways, fueling the rise of pandemics and the extinction of countless plant and animal species. But all is not lost.

Medical experts have issued an urgent warning after a disturbing case of beef tapeworm infection emerged from consuming "Soi Ju" (raw minced beef), a popular Thai dish. The incident has sparked ...

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.

Jan. 21, 2025 — Trypanosomes are parasites that cause sleeping sickness, Chagas disease, and various animal diseases. Diagnosis and treatment remain complex and no effective vaccine has been ...

Canine hookworms are becoming an increasing threat to pets and people, researchers say, after finding that the parasites have developed widespread drug resistance in both North America and Australia.

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In films starring Sebastian Stan and Demi Moore, the directors Aaron Schimberg and Coralie Fargeat satirize the self-annihilating pursuit of beauty.