We’ve all seen the latest historical interpretations on television, the movies, or even the stage. And while talented costumers, set producers, and makeup artists can work wonders in re-creating the ...

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Strands of parasitic worms found in dogs and cats are more likely to infect humans than other worm species, researchers said. monkeybusinessimages Getty Images/iStockphoto Strands of parasitic worms ...

A 35-year-old man who couldn't pass urine learned that the cause of his obstruction was a giant worm living in his kidney.

If you need some motivation to keep from eating too much this Thanksgiving, here it is: Doctors in Romania pulled an 11 cm (4 ...

Parasites are organisms that survive by feeding on humans and other hosts, often causing mild to severe health problems. They can enter the body in multiple ways, including consuming contaminated food ...

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What can worms tell us about human aging? A lot more than you'd think; researchers have developed a single agreed model of metabolic flux in a tiny worm called C. elegans, and researchers have ...