Nutrition and lifestyle consultant Madeleine Helm hosts Zoom sessions on health and recently discussed parasite types, their health effects and ways to reduce infection risks.

Scratching where it itches reduces the presence of potentially harmful bacteria on the skin, studies in mice show.

An NUS-based study says 11 species that have bitten humans here can carry 1 or more harmful microbes. Read more at ...

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The condition occurred after the patient consumed undercooked pork, allowing the taenia solium parasite to form larval cysts in soft tissues.

disagreed with her initial belief that parasites were the cause. “I saw one of her interviews and I’ve seen the picture of ...

With screwworms advancing northward into Mexico, veterinarians must prepare for the possibility of widespread infestations ...

The Mola (ocean sunfish), who are known to be clumsy swimmers according to National Geographic, found itself on the shoreline ...

Probiotics may help with many health conditions. Although they're generally safe, it's important to talk with your doctor ...

Folliculitis is a common skin condition commonly triggered by: bacterial or fungal infections viruses like herpes simplex parasites like demodex mites certain medications The resulting rash of ...

Parasites do not have to bite your dog for the ... Squeeze all the liquid in the tube onto one spot of your dog's skin between the shoulder blades. The liquid medication spreads across the skin ...