MeSH tree: C01.610
A study among young women who regularly have eyelash extensions has found most have tiny mites, called Demodex folliculorum, living on their lashes. These mites can cause a painful skin reaction called demodicosis.
Sep 10, 2026
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For most people, mosquito bites go unnoticed, leaving behind itchy red bumps that don't warrant much attention. But for more than 282 million people around the world, a single bite from a certain type of mosquito could lead ...
Sep 9, 2026
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Cases of giardiasis, an intestinal infection that causes diarrhea, bloating and gas, have reached their highest level in England since 2016, according to newly published data from the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA).
Sep 2, 2026
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The recalled iceberg lettuce blamed for the majority of a nationwide parasite outbreak should no longer be in stores or restaurants, federal health officials say, yet infections continue.
Aug 31, 2026
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Recent outbreaks of foodborne illness, like the cyclosporiasis cases that have led to hundreds of illnesses, two deaths and produce recalls in several states, remind us that food safety is an ongoing concern.
Aug 28, 2026
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Two workers at Germany's Frankfurt airport who contracted malaria from a mosquito thought to have arrived on a plane have died, the city's health authority said Wednesday.
Aug 26, 2026
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Recent Cyclospora outbreaks have renewed public attention to foodborne parasites, but they also highlight a broader reality: These diseases continue to affect millions of people around the world and remain a significant global ...
Aug 16, 2026
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A disease surveillance strategy modeled on the body's immune system detected more disease-carrying insects than the traditional top-down approach, according to a study led by researchers from the Perelman School of Medicine ...
Aug 6, 2026
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Flaminia Catteruccia is not a mosquito lover; she won't hesitate to kill one if it lands on her arm. But she does respect their adaptability and resilience. "They've been on the planet for 400 million years—much longer than ...
Aug 6, 2026
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Parasitic illness cases in 15 states have been linked to iceberg lettuce, U.S. health officials said Wednesday.
Aug 6, 2026
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