Parasitic worms could be hiding in you—how to spot the unusual signs
The comedian Shappi Khorsandi once commented that she used the mythical concept of "sugar worms" to get her children to brush their teeth after sweets. It's a trick I poached to convince my daughter ...
Could YOU have worms and not know it? Gut symptom that affects millions could be hidden sign of parasites, here's how to tell
Gut symptoms blight millions of Brits every year. But the cause may not be actually be irritable bowel syndrome or ...
How to tell if you have parasitic worms – and how to treat them
In extreme cases, the swelling can be profound, resulting in a condition known as elephantiasis. This is because the worm ...
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What to know about an emerging tapeworm risk
Echinococcus multilocularis infection is becoming more prevalent in North American wild and domestic canid species ...
How to Clean Your Dog’s Bed—And Keep It Clean
When it comes to urine stains, start by mixing baking soda, vinegar, and water. Spray the mixture on the spot, letting it sit ...
Patient’s tingling feet turns out to be a rat-borne brain parasite
A tingling sensation in your feet is usually the result of poor blood circulation. But every so often, it’s an indicator of a ...
Teen's rash turned out to be parasitic worms burrowing under his flesh - an everyday activity was to blame
In a medical tale guaranteed to make Brits squirm, doctors revealed the 19-year-old developed the crab-like skin condition on ...
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The world’s largest human poop is a 1200-year-old Viking treasure
The same analysis also showed that the Viking was plagued by whipworm and maw-worm eggs, common intestinal parasites. It took special conditions to preserve the world’s human largest poop. The ...
Woman’s poor sleep was caused by severe iron deficiency – then doctors found worms squirming inside her
MEDICS were shocked to learn a woman’s iron deficiency was caused by worms feeding off her body. The 75-year-old woman ...
The secret to a healthy gut is simpler than you think
Turns out, the bacteria in your gut have food preferences of their own. Here’s how a colorful plate feeds the bacteria that ...