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In 1979, old salmon cans were stored in an Alaskan cannery, and decades later, when scientists cracked them open, a rising worm count revealed something unexpected about changing ocean food websOld canned salmon from Alaska reveals a significant increase in parasitic worms. Scientists studied cans dating back to 1979. This rise in ...
Why some birds decorate their nests with snake skin, and scientists say it actually works as a defense toolBirds are using snake skins in their nests. This unusual practice helps protect eggs and chicks from predators. Studies show this strategy ...
A common US tick bite can make you allergic to meat. Doctors warn of a strange syndromeA lone star tick bite can trigger alpha-gal syndrome, causing severe allergic reactions to red meat and dairy. This immune response develop...
You Bought It, You Love It… But Should You Really Wear It Yet? What Experts Say About New ClothesNew clothes purchased in America often carry hidden risks, from lingering chemicals like formaldehyde and artificial dyes to bacteria and e...
Why Some Cats Groom Too Much Instead of Resting: What This Habit May Be HidingCats famously groom themselves, but excessive licking can signal underlying issues. This behavior, often triggered by allergies, parasites,...
Why Do Hippos Let Tiny Birds Clean Their Teeth Without Biting Them? The Wild Truce ExplainedLarge hippos allow small oxpecker birds to enter their mouths and peck at their gums, a behavior scientists call cleaning symbiosis. These ...
Zydus Lifesciences gets USFDA nod to market generic drugsZydus Lifesciences has won regulatory clearance in the United States to launch generic Ivermectin and Dapsone tablets. Used to treat parasi...
82-year-old woman swallows live animals while trying bizarre home remedy for back pain, ends up in medical nightmareAn 82-year-old woman in eastern China was hospitalized after swallowing eight live frogs in a misguided attempt to cure her chronic back pa...
‘Kissing Bug’ spreads in US: What is deadly Chagas disease, symptoms, risks, prevention tips and moreChagas disease, a once-rare parasitic infection, is quietly spreading across the US, with confirmed cases in multiple states including Texa...
Chagas disease spreading in U.S.: Kissing bugs found in California and other statesChagas disease, spread by kissing bugs, is now being found in the United States. Health experts say the illness, already common in South Am...
Supermodel Heidi Klum, 52, doesn't follow any diet and is starting a 'worm and parasite cleanse’. What is it?Heidi Klum revealed she and her husband, Tom Kaulitz, are undergoing a parasite cleanse using clove and papaya seed pills, influenced by In...
Your smartphone is parasite, according to evolutionSmartphones, once helpful tools, now act as digital parasites—exploiting users’ attention, time and data for corporate gain. Despite their ...
Invisible parasites roam on your face every night while sleeping. Could they be causing skin problems?Every night while you sleep, microscopic eight-legged parasites called Demodex mites emerge from your pores and crawl on your face. Nearly ...
Monsoon Maladies: Malaria is more prevalent in the rainy season, 5 ways to stay safeDuring the monsoon season, heavy rainfall and increased humidity create ideal environments for mosquito breeding, especially among Anophele...
'Liver Fluke' parasite threatens dogs across western US: What you need to know?A dangerous parasite known as Heterobilharzia americana, or liver fluke, has been discovered in the Colorado River region of southern Calif...
What is Leishmaniasis? A skin infection triggered by Sand Fly bites - Symptoms and causesSand flies, approximately one-quarter the size of mosquitoes, are commonly found in warm, humid, rural, and forested regions. These tiny in...
Unveiling a hidden health threat: Sand flies in the US transmitting LeishmaniasisThe United States is facing a health concern similar to the bed bug invasion in Paris. Tiny sand flies, which transmit a parasite causing l...
8 Best Dog Shampoos for a Perfect Bath this Summer (2023)Regular baths are essential for maintaining the health and cleanliness of your dog's coat. However, using the wrong shampoo can lead to ski...
Summer care for your furry friendSummer is the toughest time for dogs. They might be prone to dehydration or heatstroke and need a lot more care. Here are seven tips.
XCyton Diagnostics develops diagnostic technology for life-threatening infectionsXCyton Diagnostics, a Bangalore-based firm has invented a system that allows for immediate identification of multiple organisms that cause ...