These invasive hammerhead worms are spreading in Tennessee. Here's how to safely kill them

Invasive hammerhead worms are spreading across Tennessee. Learn how to identify them and what experts recommend if you find ...
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25 parasites you do not want to be infected with

Discover 25 parasites you do not want to be infected with. Learn about their biology, transmission, and symptoms. Protect ...

Common parasites that could be hiding in your food, and symptoms they cause

From microscopic protozoa in drinking water to worms in undercooked pork, these organisms can cause everything from severe ...

Early warning signs of potential drug resistance in schistosomiasis parasite revealed

Scientists have identified genetic changes in wild populations of the parasitic worm that causes schistosomiasis that may ...

12 claims about cyclospora, other parasites we've fact-checked

Amid a nationwide outbreak of cyclosporiasis, we dug into our archives for investigations into parasitic organisms.
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Woman Discovers ‘Worm-Like’ Parasite Living in Eye for Two Years

See more of our trusted coverage when you search. Prefer Newsweek on Google to see more of our trusted coverage when you search. A worm-like parasite lived in a woman's eye for two years, and doctors ...
Wired

In Defense of Parasitic Worms

This story originally appeared on Grist and is part of the Climate Desk collaboration. When Chelsea Wood was a child, she would often collect periwinkle snails on the shores of Long Island. “I used to ...