Some people online believe many of us have dangerous parasites in our gut and need to flush them out with herbal supplements.

Nearly 850 species of parasites are known to infect people; some, like the potentially deadly plasmodium parasite that causes ...

A parasite called Toxoplasma gondii infects an enormous number of people around the world. Scientists estimate that up to one ...

Some wellness influencers think many people have parasites and should use special supplements to flush them out. Is there science behind the claims?

Hawaii, the U.S. epicenter for the disease, offers a preview of what may come next.

DNA within dried feces dating from more than 1,000 years ago provides valuable insights into the pathogens that plagued ancient Mexican peoples, according to a study published October 22, 2025 in the ...