No one wants to think about their cat or dog carrying parasites. But without prevention, the likelihood of infection is high.

Q: A co-worker is doing something called a parasite cleanse. She says if you have symptoms like gas, muscle aches, insomnia and feel hungry all the time, it means you have parasites. How would you get ...

Dear Doctors: A co-worker is doing something called a parasite cleanse. She says if you have symptoms like gas, muscle aches, insomnia and feel hungry all the time, it means you have parasites. How ...

Romans living in ancient Britain were plagued by intestinal parasites, all of which are spread by fecal contamination ...

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 ...

DEAR MAYO CLINIC: I was diagnosed with Blastocystis hominis, a microscopic parasite. I was put on the antibiotic metronidazole (Flagyl) but still have the parasite. What else could I try to get rid of ...

Dear Doctors: A co-worker is doing something called a parasite cleanse. She says if you have symptoms like gas, muscle aches, insomnia and feel hungry all the time, it means you have parasites. How ...