In a new case study, researchers from North Carolina State University found that a family suffering from illnesses that ...

Nutrition and lifestyle consultant Madeleine Helm hosts Zoom sessions on health and recently discussed parasite types, their health effects and ways to reduce infection risks.

Guinea has eliminated the gambiense form of human African trypanosomiasis commonly known as sleeping sickness as a public health problem according ...

February is a month filled with love, reflection, and community spirit. While it brings Valentine’s Day celebrations, it also ...

The World Health Organization (WHO) congratulates Guinea for eliminating the gambiense form of human African trypanosomiasis ...

A decline in R&D investment in neglected tropical diseases threatens progress toward critical targets. For over 20 years, one ...

Parasite biology is the study of all biological aspects of parasites and parasitic diseases, including the structure, growth, development, genetics, ecology and evolution of these organisms ...

When drunk straight from the rivers, the water can cause skin irritations, infections and intestinal disorders.

Parasites transmitted through food can be a severe concern to the health of the population around the world, producing millions of cases every year. The small aliens of this category embrace protozoa, ...

Tritric settles in the large intestine, causing intermittent or continuous digestive issues. Some infected cats exhibit ...

The relatively recent discovery of aquaporins (AQP) has introduced a new mechanism of membrane transport that may provide a therapeutic target for parasitic protozoan infections. The AQP family of ...

Parasitic infection describes the infection of a host with a particular parasite. Parasites are microorganisms that rely on other host organisms for their own survival. Many parasites do not cause ...