U.S. health officials are investigating a new outbreak involving the diarrhea-causing parasite cyclospora. The outbreak ...

Texas is currently facing a surge in Cyclospora infections, a parasite known to cause severe gastrointestinal distress. Other parasitic infections have been on the rise as well. Here's what you need ...

The single-celled parasite Entamoeba histolytica infects 50 million people each year, killing nearly 70,000. Usually, this wily, shape-shifting amoeba causes nothing worse than diarrhea. But sometimes ...

Each year, more than 200 million people fall sick with malaria and more than half a million of these infections lead to death. The World Health Organization recommends parasite-based diagnosis before ...

WASHINGTON (AP) — Prick a finger and have the blood checked for parasites — by smartphone? Scientists are turning those ubiquitous phones into microscopes and other medical tools that could help fight ...

An international team of researchers has harnessed the potential of AI-powered technology to detect the presence of malaria parasites in returning travelers. As the World Health Organization advocates ...

Watch how parasites react to Ivermectin under the microscope. Fascinating science and microscopic action you won’t want to ...

Yesterday was Taco Tuesday but today health officials are taking a close look at Taco Bell as investigators work to pinpoint the source of one of the largest cyclosporiasis outbreaks the United States ...

Around the world, diseases such as malaria and tuberculosis (TB) continue to plague millions of people, causing severe illness and death. In recent years, scientists developed more effective drugs ...

Cyclosporiasis cases are rising. Here is what you need to know about keeping your fresh produce safe to eat.

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