Why a deadly parasite is not all bad news for bees in Australia
Researchers say Australia is in a unique position to prepare native species for the impacts of the Varroa destructor—a mite ...
Why is my dog scooting? Signs it’s time to see a vet
If you’ve spent any time scrolling through TikTok or Instagram, you’ve likely seen videos of dogs scooting. Silly dogs ...
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Humans Can Host a Variety of Parasitic Worms. Here's How to Spot The Signs.
The comedian Shappi Khorsandi once commented that she used the mythical concept of 'sugar worms' to get her children to brush ...
This is what it looks like when parasitic worms directly invade your brain
Blood tests showed elevated eosinophils, which can be a sign of a parasitic infection, among other things. They searched for ...
Parasites are ecological dark matter – and they need protecting
Parasites have been likened to “ecological dark matter” – an unseen force vital for sustaining life on earth as we know it, ...
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 ...
Gut symptom affecting millions could be hidden sign of parasites
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 ...
Live Hookworms Discovered in Woman's Intestine During Scan
A 75-year-old woman, who has since recovered, didn’t have the gastrointestinal bleeding that usually accompanies the ...
A parasite introduced from Mainland China invades parts of the Tone River system
A collaborative research team from Toho University, the Japan Fisheries Research and Education Agency, Nihon University, the ...