Entamoeba histolytica infects nearly 50 million people each year and kills around 70,000. It’s a shape-shifting parasite that invades the human gut, often causing mild symptoms like diarrhea. But in ...

Spread by “kissing bugs,” the disease can cause serious heart problems in humans and dogs, though many cases show few symptoms. View on euronews ...

Lately, social media feeds have been crawling with testimonials about “parasite cleanses” and DIY worm detoxes. Many people may be unknowingly infected, influencers on TikTok and Instagram claim, and ...

Intestinal parasites can cause symptoms such as stomach pain to serious complications. How to reduce the risk?

New World screwworm larvae are less than an inch long but can cause major injuries in humans, including wounds and open sores ...