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Parasitic worm raises risk of cervical cancer, study finds

A parasite that infects millions across Africa may quietly prime the cervix for cancer — and, surprisingly, a standard treatment for the infection could amplify that risk, new research hints.
Rolling Out

Heidi Klum says we all have worms – but do we actually?

Heidi Klum just told the world that everyone has tiny worms living in their gut, and she’s spending months doing a parasite cleanse to get rid of them. The supermodel’s revelation has social media ...
WMUR

Do you need to cleanse your body of parasites? A doctor explains the social media fad

Lately, social media feeds have been crawling with testimonials about "parasite cleanses" and DIY worm detoxes. Many people may be unknowingly infected, influencers on TikTok and Instagram claim, and ...
Newsweek

Opioids: Parasitic Worm Discovery Could Lead to Safer Painkillers

The evolutionary trick of parasitic worm that sneakily burrows into the skin of its victims could provide new alternatives to opioid-based pain treatments. Opioids are currently used to treat moderate ...
The Conversation

Parasitic worms bury themselves in the brains of moose and elk – a new test can help diagnose these animals to prevent disease spread

Richard Gerhold works for the University of Tennessee and his research lab offers to perform serology tests for moose and elk for wildlife groups, as mentioned in the article, but this service is not ...