Toxoplasma gondii, a parasite spread by cats, can shred human sperm and may be an overlooked factor in declining male fertility, according to new research.

Does your body need a parasite purge? Probably not Science is still figuring out the gut microbiome. It's a breeding ground for misinformation ...

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Other parasites have taken more careful control of their hosts, switching zombie states on and off like a light switch. The lancet liver fluke lives its adult life inside sheep or cows, but it ...

Cattle and sheep farmers and vets are being urged to prioritise liver fluke over rumen fluke when making treatment decisions, as the latter rarely causes disease despite its increasing presence in ...

However, some social media users are falsely claiming the condition is caused by a parasite -- a theory that originated with a scientist accused in multiple countries of promoting unproven and ...

Giant liver flukes are parasitic flatworms carried by deer and moose that can grow up to eight centimeters long. In moose, they can cause liver failure and ultimately death.

Common parasite symptoms include fatigue, bloating, diarrhea after traveling, stomach pain, nausea, vomiting, unexplained weight loss and passing worms in your stool, according to Nebraska Medicine.

Using heatmaps, CU Boulder researchers find that certain parasites congregate in certain parts of amphibians’ bodies, often to dire physical consequences Trematodes, also known as flukes, are a class ...

RFK Jr. said he had a brain parasite and suffered cognitive issues. Here's what to know about brain parasites.

Remember that some parasites — like giardia and coccidia — can only be found in their microscopic forms, and they can be transmitted through exposure to contaminated areas where stools were ...

White specks in stool usually result from food, medication, or a parasite. Treatment often includes dietary changes or medication.