An ecologist shares his passion for parasites. From their vital roles in nature, to strange super powers and extraordinarily complex life cycles, parasites are natural wonders worthy of protection.
Parasitic infections can invade practically any part of the body. Brain parasites, those that infect the central nervous system which includes the brain, are potentially the most damaging and the most ...
Cats are one of the most popular household pets, but between 5% and 20% of people have some degree of cat allergy. Cat allergy symptoms and severity can vary based on your sensitivity, the amount of ...
Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is a group of intestinal disorders that cause prolonged inflammation of the digestive tract. It can include ulcerative colitis (UC) or Crohn’s disease.
Older adults may not always show the classic symptoms of a UTI. They may experience other symptoms, including confusion and lethargy. The classic symptoms of a urinary tract infection (UTI) are ...
When I first made the move from the northern US to the tropics, it took my immune system a while to adjust. In my first four years south of the Tropic of Cancer (two in the US Virgin Islands, two here ...