Parasitic Infections Stories
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Deadly Parasite Rat Lungworm Is Spreading In Florida
The parasite has been found in five Florida counties. -
Gwyneth Paltrow Tries A Goat Milk And Herb Cleanse 'To Eliminate Parasites'
Gwyneth Paltrow “felt so good” after a goat milk and herb cleanse, but is there scientific proof behind its effectiveness? -
Doctors Pull Full-Grown Cockroach From Woman’s Nose
Our bodies are warm and moist, and the ideal place for creepy crawlers to set up shop. Here are a few instances where bugs made our bodies home. -
7 Facts About Head Lice
The nasty little critters that cling to our hair and terrify parents of young children have a lot more to them than just itchiness and bloodsucking. -
Common Trichomoniasis Symptoms In Women
Most people with the STD trichomaniasis don’t show any symptoms, but the parasite is highly infectious and can hurt unborn babies. -
The Strange Link Between Cats And Your Sexual Preferences
A new study has found that a strange link between owning a pet cat and having a preference for BDSM. -
What You Should Know About Neglected Tropical Diseases
Neglected tropical diseases are not very well known, but are responsible for many cases of painful and debilitating illness throughout the world. -
4 Rare Diarrhea Causes
A little diarrhea will work itself out, but if you’ve got it bad, you might have one of these serious problems. -
This Is Why You Shouldn’t Let Your Dog (Or Cat) Lick Your Face
You shouldn't let your dog lick your face — disease transmission between pets and owners is more common than you think. -
Cat Scratch Disease Isn't The Only Illness Linked To Feline Pets
From schizophrenia to a miscarriage, owning a cat can increase your risk for a number of health conditions. -
What You Should Know About Hookworm Infections
A study found that the economic and health burden of the human hookworm infection is far greater than other diseases that receive more attention and funding. -
Why Do Mosquitoes Bite Me? The Science Of Bug Attraction
Mosquitoes and other insects tend to target specific hosts, and it all depends on a chemical attraction.
