Benjamin holds a Master's degree in anthropology from University College London and has previously worked in the fields of psychedelic neuroscience and mental health. Benjamin holds a Master's degree ...

If a worm was trying to burrow into your skin, you'd be forgiven for thinking you'd feel it gnawing at your flesh—but scientists have identified how one wriggling parasite does so without you noticing ...

Scientists have found over a dozen parasitic worms in the eyes of a black bear, renewing fears that humans could face an emerging danger from the tiny worms that can cause blindness. The black bear ...

Intestinal worms, human body pests and lack of sanitation greatly affect access and success in education. Studies indicate that pupils who suffer from intestinal infestations have short-term memory ...

Parasitic infections or worms can affect anyone, regardless of age or location. While often associated with unsanitary conditions, these infections occur through various routes that many people ...

When someone gets a bacterial infection, the human body mounts a complex set of reactions aimed at destroying the invader. The role of what is called the innate immune system -- one of the most basic ...

THREADWORMS, roundworms and tapeworms, these tiny creatures are a leading cause of parasitic infection worldwide – setting up camp in people’s intestines and causing a host of unpleasant symptoms.

All animals, including humans, experience stress. Not the type where you worry about paying bills, but metabolic stress—triggered by starvation, obesity or bacterial infections. When we are in a ...