Did a worm really eat part of Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s brain?
Independent US presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr's health is in the spotlight again—this time relating to a neurological issue.
May 13, 2024
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RFK Jr. says a parasite ate part of his brain. Do parasites actually 'eat' human tissue?
Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s campaign says a parasitic worm the presidential candidate contracted years ago while traveling outside of the United States ate a portion of his brain, then died.
May 10, 2024
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New compound offers hope for deadly tropical disease
A newly developed compound is showing promise in animal studies as a more effective treatment for human schistosomiasis, an understudied tropical disease caused by parasitic worms. The spread of schistosomiasis, a disease ...
Mar 25, 2024
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Tapeworm larvae found in man's brain—how did they get there?
We have all found ourselves in a place we would rather not be, a school reunion, the never-ending work meeting or a distant relative's wedding reception. In such situations, it is often a good option to make the best of it. ...
Mar 18, 2024
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Tapeworm is spreading in Kenya—demand for meat brings parasite to new areas
Echinococcus granulosus, a type of tapeworm, is a harmful parasite that affects 1 million people worldwide.
Oct 19, 2023
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Finding a live brain worm is rare: Four ways to protect yourself from more common parasites
News reports this morning describe how shocked doctors removed a live worm from a woman's brain in a Canberra hospital last year. The woman had previously been admitted to hospital with stomach symptoms, dry cough and night ...
Aug 29, 2023
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Automated medical imaging framework revolutionizes schistosomiasis diagnosis
Schistosomiasis, a parasitic disease affecting millions worldwide, poses a significant public health and economic burden, particularly in impoverished regions. To combat this disease and achieve World Health Organization ...
Aug 7, 2023
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Climate influences the spread of a life-threatening zoonotic disease in the Amazon
Outbreaks of polycystic echicnococcosis, a life-threatening zoonotic disease, are driven by regional climate changes, according to a study led by the Barcelona Institute for Global Health (ISGlobal), an institution supported ...
Aug 7, 2023
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Dangerous parasite that can infect people now found in U.S. foxes
A rare parasitic disease that has long been documented in Europe seems to have taken root in the United States.
Nov 17, 2022
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