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He said that there are at least eight species of hammerhead worms, which originated in Asia and first appeared in the U.S. in 1901. Hammerhead worm sightings have increased recently, he explained.

Li et al. JAMA Neurology 2025 In her case, the worms appeared to be directly and actively invading her white matter, which was captured by the FLAIR MRIs.

Brain worms, like the one Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s campaign said he contracted over a decade ago, are real — and more common in certain parts of the world than you might think.

Hammerhead flatworms are an invasive species that are destroying earthworm populations across the U.S. Here’s everything you want to know about the pest and what you should do when you find one.

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Jumping worms create cocoons with one or two eggs in each and can produce 100 of these during their one year of life, Ridge said. “These cocoons are the wet overwintering stage, and they can ...

And if worms are not treated, more serious clinical issues can arise. However, it's not always easy to tell if your dog has worms, which is why it's so important to stay on top of your pet's health.