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Can Cat Litter Make You Sick? Diseases and Parasites That Lurk in Litter

Cleaning cat litter is an odious job, but did you know it can also be bad for your health? We’ll run down the risks, and ...

Do you have intestinal parasites? Gastroenterologist shares common symptoms to be aware of

Gastroenterologist Dr. Joseph Salhab warns that many \"parasite cleanses\" promoted online are ineffective, often consisting ...

A parasite that you can get from your cat's litterbox could cause miscarriage or even stillbirth

Cats can carry a parasite in their feces that causes a disease called toxoplasmosis in humans — here's how to stay safe.
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Dog-killing parasite found in California river. Here’s where and signs your pet might have it

UC Riverside researchers gather samples from the Colorado River in Blythe, California. UC Riverside scientists confirmed, for the first time, that the fatal dog parasite is present in California.
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Do you need to cleanse your body of parasites? A doctor explains the social media fad

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 claim, and ...

Discovery of brain parasite's unique control protein offers hope for better toxoplasmosis treatments

Rajshekhar Gaji was staring at something that should not exist. Under his microscope, parasites that should have been ...