Parasites have roamed the Earth for a long time. They were here before the dinosaurs: The oldest fossils are more than 500 ...

Seemingly innocent microorganisms may have harmful consequences: Ubiquitous waterborne protozoa appear capable of aiding the survival of several types of bacteria responsible for gut-wrenching food ...

A parasite cleanse is a diet, herbal supplement, or other product that claims to get rid of parasites in your body. People who promote these cleanses claim that parasites are the cause of digestive ...

Popular videos online suggest that people get parasites from food, water, or the environment, and need annual cleanses. Do we all have tiny worms wriggling around in our gut? According to supermodel ...

Pathology labs like ARUP see an increase in parasite cases during summertime. Hiking, swimming in pools, traveling and barbecuing are all common summer activities that can expose you to parasites.

Coral reefs are among the most biodiverse ecosystems on Earth, yet surprisingly little is known about the ecological roles of parasites within these environments. As a result, our knowledge about how ...