Some people online believe many of us have dangerous parasites in our gut and need to flush them out with herbal supplements.

A 1951 CIA report on parasites and tumors spread online in March 2026 — but it was declassified years ago and does not reveal ...

The goal in the world of global health is to bring an end to this scourge by 2030. A new drug looks as if it could do the job ...

It infects nearly one-third of the global population, yet its microscopic size makes the parasite difficult for scientists to ...

HARTFORD, Conn. (WTNH) — A viral wellness trend is raising red flags among doctors. “Parasite cleanses” promoted by social media influencers claim to cure everything from bloating to fatigue. But ...

When Dr. Isaac Chikwanha was a kid in Zimbabwe, he got schistosomiasis. At the time, he didn't think about the cause of this parasitic disease: a worm that penetrates your skin and takes up residence ...

This story is free to read because readers choose to support LAist. If you find value in independent local reporting, make a donation to power our newsroom today. When Dr. Isaac Chikwanha was a kid in ...