In the United States, the most well-known skin-penetrating parasitic worm, called a nematode, is the hookworm. But globally, ...

The antiparasitic drugs ivermectin and fenbendazole are not currently recommended for cancer, but posts spread across social ...

A new study from the Kowalinski group at EMBL Grenoble characterized the structure of an important trypanosomal protein ...

Former President Jimmy Carter led a global effort to eradicate Guinea worm disease, reducing cases from millions to just a handful, through behavior change and community collaboration.

Actor Mel Gibson told podcaster Joe Rogan that three of his friends were cured of their stage four cancers after taking the ...

An AI foundation model capable of predicting gene activity across many different human cell types may expedite research for ...

Canine hookworms are becoming an increasing threat to pets and people, researchers say, after finding that the parasites have ...

Jimmy Carter's legacy includes a major medical contribution: the eradication of guinea worm disease. Learn about this ancient ...

The 39th U.S. president aimed to quash the debilitating water-based infection before he died. Through the Carter Center's ...

Parasitic infections or worms can affect anyone, regardless of age or location. While often associated with unsanitary ...

Trichuris incognita is a newfound intestinal roundworm closely related to the whipworm parasite. However, it is significantly ...