A man suffering from abdominal pain, diarrhea, and vomiting had parasites wiggling around in his stomach, a recent emergency room visit revealed. Doctors decided to perform an ultrasound examination ...

Parasitic gastroenteritis is a form of gastrointestinal inflammation caused by a parasite. There are different types of parasitic infections that can lead to this form of gastroenteritis, but each one ...

A parasite that may already be hiding in your brain has a shocking survival trick: it can infect the very immune cells sent to destroy it. Yet most people never get sick, and new research from UVA ...

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 ...

We are learning more about COVID-19 disease every day. Adults of any age with certain underlying medical conditions are at increased risk for severe illness from the virus that causes COVID-19.

Dear Dr. Roach: I’m looking for some answers or some advice, please. I’m crying out for help, and no one seems to care. Doctors just look at you like you’re crazy, but I feel like our lives are in ...

Parasites are real, but social media tends to make them sound like a daily certainty, which is not how it works for most people. That said, if you suspect an infection, the most reliable path is ...