Archaeologists analyzing a Roman sewer at Vindolanda uncover evidence soldiers lived with chronic gut parasites despite ...

In January 2021, a 64-year-old woman from New South Wales, Australia went to a local hospital for abdominal pain, diarrhea, dry cough, fever, and night sweats. Her symptoms worsened, and by 2022 ...

Roman soldiers at Hadrian’s Wall weren’t just defending the frontier—they were also battling parasites that made daily life ...

A new analysis of sewer drains from the Roman fort of Vindolanda, close to Hadrian's Wall, has shown that the occupants were ...

Medically reviewed by Robert Burakoff, MD Key Takeaways Watery diarrhea can be caused by viruses, bacteria, and parasites. It's important to consult a doctor if a newborn has diarrhea because it can ...

An ova and parasites exam is a relatively routine examination that people with severe diarrhea might undergo if they are admitted to a hospital. As the name suggests, the test checks for the presence ...

An analysis of sewer drains from a Roman fort has shown that the occupants were contaminated with three types of intestinal ...

Analysis of latrine sediments at the Roman fort of Vindolanda has revealed that at least three parasites were widespread among Roman soldiers.

I don't know how I ended up on the side of TikTok where tons of people are trying to poop worms on a "parasite cleanse," but we need to talk about it. While it's always hard to trace the origins of ...