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Fresh produce linked to Cyclospora foodborne infection risk

Cyclospora outbreak: 'Explosive diarrhea parasite' is spreading in the US; what you must know

July 07, 2026 3:59 pm

US health authorities are investigating a Cyclospora outbreak after hundreds of cyclosporiasis cases were reported across multiple states. Here's what the parasite is, its symptoms, how it spreads, and ways to reduce the risk of infection.

A UK woman who was found to have 38 parasite cysts in her brain after developing seizures has brought renewed attention to neurocysticercosis, a parasitic brain infection caused by the pork tapeworm.

Woman discovered 38 parasite brain cysts after a tapeworm infection years ago: A neuro explains

July 03, 2026 6:41 pm

Although the idea of parasites reaching the brain may sound frightening, neurocysticercosis is neither mysterious nor untreatable.

38 parasites found in a British woman's brain after years of no symptoms

July 02, 2026 6:05 pm

Experts explain how this rare brain infection can stay silent for years before symptoms appear

8 lion cubs died of suspected Babesia infection, no deaths in 2 days: Gujarat Minister

May 29, 2026 10:36 pm

Forest officials have isolated lions within a 10-kilometer radius of the fatalities while awaiting laboratory confirmation from the Gujarat Biotechnology Research Center.

Saba Azad’s Health Scare: How a Rare Parasite Led to Hospitalization and 4kg Weight Loss

‘Worst 14 days of my life’: Saba Azad recalls ‘nasty parasite’ that led to hospital nightmare, 4kg weight loss

March 28, 2026 1:46 pm

Sharing a health update, Saba Azad encouraged her fans to wash produce thoroughly before consuming it to avoid ending up in her situation.

The praying mantis can fall victim to a creepy parasite called the horsehair worm, which takes control of its brain and forces it to dive into water. Here’s how it works.

This parasite forces its host to die!

June 04, 2025 3:26 pm

This kind of gene-stealing, brain-hacking behaviour is extremely rare in the animal kingdom. It’s more common in bacteria, but to see a worm doing it to a mantis is something scientists are still trying to fully understand

Han Kang wins Literature Nobel: Why South Korean culture is a global hit

October 14, 2024 10:56 am

Already popular through K-pop, the TV series "Squid Game" and the Oscar success "Parasite," South Korean culture is once again in the spotlight with Han Kang's Nobel Prize win. But how did the K-wave start?

English fishing village told to boil water after a parasite outbreak sickens over 45 people

May 18, 2024 12:59 am

At least 46 cases of cryptosporidiosis have been confirmed and more than 100 other people have reported similar symptoms, the UK Health Security Agency said. Symptoms can last more than two weeks.