Never mind allergies, scientists are investigating the more dramatic theory that parasitic worms could improve the symptoms of or even cure debilitating diseases in humans. Some researchers think that ...

Scientists now know how the parasites do this. “We were curious to know if ... brucei effectively mimicked the symptoms seen in humans, the team decided to investigate whether the infection alters the ...

Medically reviewed by Robert Burakoff, MD Intestinal worms often lead to gastrointestinal symptoms, like diarrhea, because ...