Officials sound alarm after detecting parasite in region for first time: 'Additional surveillance and testing will be necessary'

Rat lungworm, as the name suggests, is a parasite that has been found primarily in rats. It prefers to live in rat lungs but ...

Influencers push 'parasite cleanses' but doctors say to steer clear

Some people online believe many of us have dangerous parasites in our gut and need to flush them out with herbal supplements.

McDonald’s customer claims she found a worm in her Filet-O-Fish — but experts say that’s a good sign

There’s nothing fishy about it. Fans of McDonald’s Filet-O-Fish might find an unwanted surprise in their food — and that’s a ...

Doctors warn against using 'parasite cleanses' made popular by wellness influencers

Some wellness influencers think many people have parasites and should use special supplements to flush them out. Is there science behind the claims?
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McDonald's Filet-O-Fish may have gross surprise inside. It's normal

A Reddit user reportedly found a worm in their McDonald's Filet-O-Fish sandwich. Experts say parasites are a natural and common occurrence in wild-caught fish like Alaskan pollock used in the ...
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Survey: Pet owners want clearer parasite prevention guidance as World Parasite Awareness Day approaches

A new global survey suggests pet owners may recognize parasite risks but still need more guidance on prevention. In a March 18 press release, Boehringer Ingelheim said 43% of the ...
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Parasitic worms in your shellfish lead a creepy but popular lifestyle

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Parasites do very well for themselves, which is why they are so common in the animal kingdom. Geoffrey Read, CC BY If you’re an ...