Robert Burakoff, MD, MPH, is a board-certified gastroenterologist who serves as vice chair of Ambulatory Services at Lower Manhattan Hospital and professor of medicine at the Weill Cornell Medical ...

Intestinal parasites are more common than perceived, often presenting with subtle symptoms mistaken for digestive issues. Dr. Eric Berg highlights five potential warning signs, including unexplained ...

Every cell of the deadly Plasmodium falciparum parasite, the organism that causes malaria, contains a tiny compartment full of microscopic iron crystals. As long as the parasite is alive, the crystals ...

Scientists at the University of Geneva have created the first detailed catalogue of gut bacteria at the subspecies level, unlocking powerful new ways to detect colorectal cancer. By applying machine ...

Having a doctor stick a camera up your butt searching for cells that could turn into cancer is never going to be fun. But it’s still the most effective way to screen for colon and rectal cancer, the ...

(CNN) — Lately, social media feeds have been crawling with testimonials about “parasite cleanses” and DIY worm detoxes. Many people may be unknowingly infected, influencers on TikTok and Instagram ...

Nick Blackmer is a librarian, fact-checker, and researcher with more than 20 years of experience in consumer-facing health and wellness content. Is Klum onto something? Should we all be doing an ...

More than 100,000 Americans will be diagnosed with colon cancer this year, according to estimations by the American Cancer Society (ACS). Medical professionals generally agree that getting a ...

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More than 90% of popular freshwater fish in Southern California are carrying human-infecting parasites, researchers say. This poses a significant danger for those who like to eat freshly caught ...

Journal Editorial Report: The week’s best and worst from Kim Strassel, Allysia Finley and Kyle Peterson. I’m on day three of my colonoscopy preparation. You read that right. Day three. Had this been ...