Smithsonian Magazine on MSN7d
Jimmy Carter Worked to Eradicate the Vicious Guinea Worm Parasite, Slashing Cases by the Millions
The 39th U.S. president aimed to quash the debilitating water-based infection before he died. Through the Carter Center's ...
Live Science on MSN5d
'Wake-up call' as hookworm parasites that infect pets and people grow drug resistant
Canine hookworms are becoming an increasing threat to pets and people, researchers say, after finding that the parasites have ...
Understanding pathogens and parasites—and the future of the planet
It's all connected: coronaviruses and other emerging infectious diseases, loss of biodiversity, and destruction of the ...
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No, cancer isn’t a parasite, and ivermectin can’t cure it
Parasites, like roundworms or tapeworms ... to translating preclinical observations into therapeutic benefits for humans,” and it cautioned against self-medicating with ivermectin.
Latest U.S. Health Scare Involves The Resurgence Of A Deadly, Flesh-Eating Parasite
A deadly, flesh-eating parasite is threatening a resurgence in the United States and the rapid spread of infection is being ...
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Texas officials warn of infectious, parasitic worms that ‘screw into flesh’
AUSTIN, Texas (KXAN) — A parasitic worm eradicated in the United States ... but they can also infect birds, pets and humans, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Deadly Parasites? Researchers Warn of Rising Drug Resistance in Dog Hookworms
New research reveals that canine hookworms in Australia are developing growing resistance to drugs. New research indicates ...