New Zealand faces a hidden health threat. It is Toxoplasma gondii. Cats carry this parasite. It can cause blindness. Nearly ...

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Parasites and worms are common infections of the digestive system and are characterized by indigestion, abdominal bloating, ...

Chickens are popular birds, commonly kept on both farms and small holdings. They’re an excellent source of both meat and eggs ...

For parasitologists, the answer is simple. Neatly housed in each of the myriad segments of a giant T. solium tapeworm are ...

Chicken manure consists of both organic and inorganic forms of the plant nutrients. Nitrogen nutrient occurs as ammonia and ...

But is that the case for humans? Let’s see. While snail poop does not contain toxins, it can carry parasites such as rat lungworm, which can infect humans and cause serious illness if ingested or if ...

Alberta Health Services reminds people to stay safe while enjoying the outdoors this summer. Never assume water from lakes, ...

There also have different causes: a virus causes a stomach bug while bacteria, parasites, or a virus can lead to food ... and many of the tools used for the diagnosis (such as stool cultures) check ...

These companies are fighting for a cut of the billions upon billions people spend annually in pursuit of gut peace.

In our ongoing efforts to maintain public and environmental health, the dangers posed by waste products from animals are a critical concern. While dog feces are frequently discussed, cat feces ...