Doctors found parasitic worms in her brain. Severe burning sensations and confusion were later attributed to rat lungworm, which is often transmitted through snails and slugs, a case study revealed.

May 1 -- The survival of thousands of worms — part of a scientific experiment aboard Columbia — is one of the few bright spots for scientists since the Feb. 1 breakup of the space shuttle.

Gasdermin C activation boosts type II immunity against helminths, and NSAIDs may someday offer a novel, repurposed treatment ...