Does it even need to be said? No, you don’t need to do a ‘parasite cleanse’

Pricey deworming remedies are being touted as cure-alls. Supermodel Heidi Klum gave it a go – experts roll their eyes ...
New Atlas

Humans stopped producing our own Vitamin C to fight parasitic infections

Most mammals produce their own vitamin C using an enzyme called GULO. Around 60 million years ago, humans lost this ability, ...

Humans can’t make vitamin C. A parasite may explain why

If vitamin C stops cancer in its tracks, and being deficient in it can cause scurvy — the disease long associated with ...
Newsweek

Woman Discovers ‘Worm-Like’ Parasite Living in Eye for Two Years

A worm-like parasite lived in a woman's eye for two years, and doctors believe it entered her body after she ate crocodile meat. The infected 28-year-old woman, from the town of Basankusu in the ...
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Do you need to cleanse your body of parasites? A doctor explains the social media fad

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 ...
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9 terrifying human parasites that feed on the human body and cause serious health risks

Parasites are organisms that survive by feeding on humans and other hosts, often causing mild to severe health problems. They can enter the body in multiple ways, including consuming contaminated food ...