You should be able to get a parasite poop test on Medicare when medically necessary. This usually means experiencing symptoms that suggest parasitic gastroenteritis. In the United States, about 48 ...

Scientists at ARUP Laboratories have developed an artificial intelligence (AI) tool that detects intestinal parasites in stool samples more quickly and accurately than traditional methods, potentially ...

Doctors warn that the parasite cleanse trend misleads patients, causing health risks and delaying proper diagnosis of ...

Haupt is a health and wellness editor at TIME. Haupt is a health and wellness editor at TIME. There are more parasites than any other organism on Earth—which is one of the reasons Emmitt Jolly finds ...

Multiple types of parasitic worms can be passed from dogs to humans, including roundworms and hookworms. Practicing good hygiene is the best way to prevent worms from spreading. If you suspect your ...

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 ...

Intestinal parasites in dogs are a fairly common problem all over the world. According to the Companion Animal Parasite ...

Parasitic diseases, which are passed on to people via parasites found in contaminated food, water, soil or bugs that bite humans, can be relatively uncommon in some parts of the world. In other ...

A parasite that is most widely known for its existence in cat feces could be a delivery system for proteins that target neurological disorders, a new study has found. Researchers successfully targeted ...

Three North American river otters play in the snow on the docks of the Smithsonian Environmental Research Center. Detected with SERC’s night-vision wildlife cameras. North American river otters have ...

Although we are just now beginning the winter season, small ruminant owners should still be regularly checking their animals ...

No one likes to think about parasites, but learning more will help you keep your family safe. The thought of parasitic worms certainly makes lots of people feel squeamish, so you’re not alone if this ...