Fewer parasites also used these animals as final hosts—5% less for crustaceans and 11% less for fish. Discover the latest in science, tech, and space with over 100,000 subscribers who rely on ...

Preserved burrows found in ancient rocks suggest that trap-jaw worms have burst from the sand to snatch fish for millions of years. Predatory sand striker worms can grow up to 10 feet in length.

You might have heard whispers about putting castor oil in your belly button. Some folks swear it can do everything from easing tummy troubles to making your skin glow. But is there any truth to ...

A flat belly is often the result of smart dietary choices rather than just exercise. Including vegetables that are rich in fibre, water, and antioxidants can help reduce bloating, improve digestion, ...

If you spot a hammerhead worm, do not touch it. Hammerhead worms, an invasive and toxic species originating from Southeast Asia, are present in several Ontario communities this spring, including ...

Get Instant Summarized Text (Gist) Early-stage stomach cancer diagnoses have become more common in the U.S., surpassing advanced-stage cases for the first time in 2021. From 2004 to 2021, early ...

Officers arrived to find a 55-year-old man suffering from a stab wound to the stomach. The man was taken to an area hospital, where he was listed in stable condition and expected to make a full ...

A rare fossil has been identified as an ancient species of internal parasite called a thorny-headed worm. Today these worms can be found in many different animals, but this new species from the ...

Lewis Hamilton says a double controversy over team orders at Ferrari during the Miami Grand Prix was triggered because he has "still got fire in my belly". The seven-time champion asked to be let ...

Nairobi - Tanzanian police said on Saturday that they had arrested two morgue employees in Dar es Salaam after they admitted to cutting open a dead man's corpse and stealing the drugs hidden in his ...

(Read about "zombie" parasites that mind-control their hosts.) Behold the diabolically clever life cycle of the rainbow mussel, which lives in U.S. rivers and streams. You see, what the bass ...

That stomach pain might actually be a urinary tract infection hiding in plain sight. UTIs have a reputation for causing burning during urination and sending you running to the bathroom every 20 ...