Two cases of a parasite infection that can cause severe gastrointestinal symptoms have been reported in Jackson and Taney counties, the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services said Friday.

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

Nearly 850 species of parasites are known to infect people; some, like the potentially deadly plasmodium parasite that causes ...

Intestinal worms often lead to gastrointestinal symptoms, like diarrhea, because they live in your digestive tract. Other symptoms, such as a skin rash or problems breathing, also can occur, depending ...

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 ...

Researchers at the Francis Crick Institute have shown that the Cryptosporidium parasite exports a protein into infected intestinal cells, altering the gut environment and enabling the parasite to ...

The enteric nervous system (ENS) is a vast network of nerves built into the walls of the intestine. While it is well known for its role in regulating digestion and the movement of food through the ...

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 ...