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Diagnostic puzzle solved when live, wriggling worm pulled from brain of woman hospitalized with ‘mystery illness’
Medical Mythbusting Commentary for August 30, 2023 Source:Live, wriggling worm pulled from brain of woman hospitalized with ‘mystery illness’
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Eating raw salmon leads to stomach worm infestation for Calgary man
Health Headlines Commentary for January 22, 2016 Source: Calgary doctors find worms in stomach of man who ate raw salmon
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Lice on mice makes the immune system nice!
Original broadcast date: June 7, 2009 It may not be for the squeamish but in our hygiene-centric universe, the thought of parasites contributing to human health seems foreign and for some, repulsive. Recent research presents interesting biological mechanisms within this host-parasite relationship that can regulate or influence our immune system. In the April 22, 2009…
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The facts of lice life
Say these five words to parents “Your child has head lice”. The reaction runs the gamut from revulsion to shock to a feeling of repudiation of their parenting skills and ability to keep a clean household; in short it is sometimes viewed as a badge of failure. Let’s get the facts about this parasite and…
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Fighting pests that bug your intestines
They have exotic names but they are less than endearing. Intestinal parasites come in all shapes and sizes. Each has its own way of taking advantage of the body’s metabolism and anatomy.