Moreover, these zoonotic pathogens originating from plastic debris pose a health risk because birds can act as reservoirs for these diseases. It is imperative that we combat single-use plastic and ...

When it comes to urine stains, start by mixing baking soda, vinegar, and water. Spray the mixture on the spot, letting it sit ...

While there are multiple diseases that animals transmit to humans, this article deals with some of the most common ones – from rabies to toxoplasmosis, leptospirosis, and more. Intro: Statistically ...

In a recent breakthrough, researchers determined that a worm which had been frozen for about 46,000 years had survived and remained alive. Dr. Philipp Schiffer, a group leader in the Institute of ...

As a researcher in the School of Medicine Infectious Disease Department, Chuang studies the interaction between human hosts, mosquitos and malaria parasites. Chuang is concerned that, with the rise in ...

You can typically get rid of a ringworm infection with over-the-counter (OTC) antifungal treatments. Certain cleaning practices at home may also help speed recovery. A ringworm rash can be ...

But how is protein powder made? It depends on the type of protein you want to take but contrary to the popular myth, protein powder is not made from maggots or any kind of worms. It’s usually made ...

A wormery is a great way of recycling kitchen and small amounts of garden waste, using worms to turn this material into nutrient-rich natural compost. A sump within the wormery also holds any excess ...

Copyright 2025 The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved. Updated [hour]:[minute] [AMPM] [timezone], [monthFull] [day], [year] KINSHASA, Congo (AP) — An unknown ...

Parasites are living organisms that can adapt to new hosts or change their preferences according to geographic regions. People are either obligate or accidental hosts of numerous zoonotic parasitic ...

Here, we summarize current concepts and facts on associations of parasite infections, namely schistosomiasis, opisthorchiasis, clonorchiasis, strongyloidiasis, malaria, and Chagas disease with human ...

“It’s just so unusual,” said Robert Cowie, a research professor at the University of Hawaii and an expert in the parasitic worm that infected the woman. After a week of these ...