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 ...

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 ...

University of Queensland veterinary expert Dr Swaid Abdullah said the parasites can be transferred to humans through the ... Dr Abdullah said blind treatment or blanket treatments were part ...

If you suspect an infection or underlying condition that may require treatment, it's important to ... ringworm is not actually caused by a worm. Ringworm of the scalp, which is called tinea ...