Hookworms, intestinal parasites that infect hundreds of millions of people in under-resourced tropical regions around the ...

There are over 40 tick species in Canada but the primary tick-borne disease of concern, Lyme disease, is contracted from the blacklegged tick. These annoying arachnids can be difficult to detect — a ...

Social media influencers are touting so-called “parasite cleanses,” claiming they rid the body of toxins. Maria Korneeva/Getty Images A wellness trend known as “parasite cleansing” is going viral, ...

Some wellness influencers are very worried about parasites. In online posts and videos, they suggest the organisms can be blamed for a host of symptoms — bloating, insomnia, food cravings, teeth ...