Parasites

RFK Jr. says a worm ate his brain. A local doctor explains how that can happen

Deer ticks are fueling the rise of a flu-like illness that isn't Lyme disease

Deer Tick Babesiosis

Nine jars containing nearly 300 leeches seized by U.S. Customs officers in Philadelphia

Philadelphia customs leeches shipments

Fresh Express recalls bagged salads due to Cyclospora outbreak

garden salad recall FDA

Public pool-derived fecal parasite illnesses on the rise in U.S.

crypto public pool parasite

Penn study examines how parasites break into the brain

Christoph Konradt UPenn

Hepatitis B Medication

New drug is a potential cure for the chronic hepatitis B, scientists say

Psychosis College Students

Most college students with psychosis do not get the help they need, study finds

Sleep study

Getting too much or too little sleep could accelerate aging, study says

Obesity Work Week

Could a four-day work week help reduce obesity rates? It's a question America may want to consider

colorectal cancer screening

Colorectal cancer screening guidelines now include new stool and blood tests

Sunburn Sunscreen 1980s

As a child of the '80s, I got sunburn all the time. Now, I get regular check-ups for skin cancer

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