So-called “parasite cleanses” frequently trend on TikTok, with users touting specific diets or supplements that can allegedly rid the body of unwelcome organisms. Some users even claim to see the ...

A growing outbreak of Cyclospora infections across more than 30 states has renewed concerns about food safety in the United ...

Two cases have been reported in Denton County.

The human gut hosts a wide variety of microbial species including bacteria, viruses, and fungi. Intestinal parasites were also once a typical part of this community; healthy humans played host to ...

Austin doctors are seeing a distinctly unpleasant mix of summer illnesses - and one common hygiene habit may not offer enough protection.

Cyclosporiasis is an aggressive intestinal illness and state reports suggest the outbreak is much larger than the federal count.

Researchers at the Francis Crick Institute have shown that the Cryptosporidium parasite exports a protein into infected intestinal cells, altering the gut environment and enabling the parasite to ...

New research from the University of Pittsburgh reveals how the immune system defends against intestinal parasitic worms, or helminths, one of the most common infections worldwide in communities with ...

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Experts say Cyclospora can cause explosive diarrhea, severe stomach cramps, nausea, vomiting, fatigue and muscle aches.

The enteric nervous system (ENS) is a vast network of nerves built into the walls of the intestine. While it is well known for its role in regulating digestion and the movement of food through the ...