As the UK plunges into the depths of winter, many of us will be struck down by nasty bugs and viruses - and some can be ...

A pharmacist has issued a warning over a common winter bug that can easily be confused for something else. Food poisoning and ...

A research team has discovered two remarkable species of bacteria in the tissue of two deep-sea corals from the Gulf of Mexico. These previously unknown symbionts of the corals have an extremely small ...

We're about to dive into the world of parasitology, taking a close look at one of the most common parasitic worms infecting ...

Researchers have detailed an outbreak that sickened dozens of people in Italy in 2022 caused by a parasite after people ate ...

A North St. Paul cat shelter will be closed until mid-December due to the outbreak of a gastrointestinal infection affecting ...

Gut health is essential for overall well-being, as it influences digestion, immunity, and even mental health. However, the presence of parasites in the digestive system can disrupt this delicate ...

The cooling sensation of peppermint oil is due to menthol, the active ingredient that also gives the herb its potential stomach-soothing properties. In one meta-analysis of 10 randomized ...

The parasite has been named as Pachysentis canicola, a type of acanthocephalan (spiny-headed worms) that infects multiple ...

He’s got a gut feeling your diet could use more vitamin E. “Vitamin E is a powerful antioxidant — it protects the liver against oxidative stress, it can help heal the liver and can help ...

Intestinal parasites are organisms that live in the human digestive system and derive nutrients at the host's expense. They can cause a range of health issues, including malnutrition, digestive ...

Flea and tick treatments for cats are crucial to keeping your feline family members safe from parasites, regardless of whether they're indoor kitties or free-roaming adventurers. However ...