This article originally published on The Conversation. Intestinal infections take a heavy toll on impoverished Black communities that have out-of-date sewage systems. These infections often spread ...

Lately, social media feeds have been crawling with testimonials about "parasite cleanses" and DIY worm detoxes. Many people may be unknowingly infected, influencers on TikTok and Instagram claim, and ...

Three types of parasites can cause disease in humans. They are protozoa, carried by mosquitos, helminths, such as roundworm, and ectoparasites, for instance lice and bed bugs. Parasites are organisms ...

A new study published this week has found "widespread intestinal parasite infections in children" in rural Mississippi, and a link between intestinal inflammation and poverty. According to a breakdown ...

Health: Amy Edwards, assistant professor at the School of Medicine, said intestinal parasite infections are rare in the U.S., and annual cleanses are unnecessary. Herbal remedies may work in labs but ...