You can take certain steps to lower your chances of becoming an unwitting host to one of these nasties. Practicing basic hygiene is key, Mena Lora says. Wash your hands with soap regularly, use insect ...

Intestinal worms are common parasites that live in the digestive system and can affect people of all ages. While many infections are mild and go unnoticed, some worms can cause discomfort, nutritional ...

Scientists have discovered that a high-fat diet allows the immune system to eliminate a parasitic worm which is a major cause of death and illness in the developing world. Parasitic worms affect up to ...

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 ...

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 ...