We're about to dive into the world of parasitology, taking a close look at one of the most common parasitic worms infecting ...

Doctors at Children's Hospital 2 in Ho Chi Minh City have performed a surgery to remove more than 100 roundworms whose scientific name is Ascaris lumbricoides from the small intestine of a ...

The cooling sensation of peppermint oil is due to menthol, the active ingredient that also gives the herb its potential stomach-soothing properties. In one meta-analysis of 10 randomized ...

Common types of intestinal parasites include roundworms, tapeworms, and protozoa. The causes of intestinal infections vary widely and can include contaminated food and water, poor hygiene ...

Microscopy was used to identify roundworm eggs in 10.3 per cent of burials ... This sampling information is crucial, because helminths which reproduce in the gastro-intestinal tract deposit eggs ...

But before you stress over every little change in your stomach, it's important to understand that bloating is not always a sign of trouble. In fact, some amount of bloating is normal for many of us.

The stomach flu is clinically known as viral or infectious gastroenteritis. Despite its popular nickname, this type of gastroenteritis isn’t caused by the influenza or flu virus. Norovirus is ...

A staple in laboratories worldwide, C. elegans is “an experimental dream,” said one scientist. A staple in laboratories worldwide, C. elegans is “an experimental dream,” said one scientist ...

Although it expanded greatly during her 37-year tenure, “the show” — as regulars call it — has grown exponentially since Turney retired in 2005. Although figures vary, the show Turney ...