Scientists Found a Rise in Parasitic “Sushi Worms” When They Opened 40 Years' Worth of Salmon Cans: "Good News"

“For the vast majority of us, we can eat live worms with no ill effects – as gross as that sounds, it happens every day,” the ...

Why Are There Worms In My Shower?

Taking a shower can sometimes feel like a nice reward after a long day at work or doing chores around the house. Naturally, ...

Snakes vs slow worms: Behaviour, habitat, physical traits and key differences explained

Have you ever seen a long, slithering creature in your backyard and wondered whether it is a snake? In India, which is home ...

Influencers push 'parasite cleanses' but doctors say to steer clear

Some people online believe many of us have dangerous parasites in our gut and need to flush them out with herbal supplements.
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Invasive "jumping worms" threatening plants, forests and wildlife in dozens of states: "These are earthworms on steroids"

A ravenous species of earthworm has arrived in Connecticut with the potential to cause all sorts of damage to plants, forests and wildlife. The so-called jumping worms have already been found in over ...
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Toxic hammerhead worms popping up in Hampton Roads: What you need to know

HAMPTON ROADS, Va. - Hammerhead worms are popping up all over Hampton Roads - they are carnivorous, cannibalistic and just plain gross. “They are very odd looking and eye catching, they are flat and ...
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Invasive Jumping Worms Have Been Found Across the Country—Here’s What You Need to Know

Murder hornets made headlines in 2020 for their scary ability to behead bees (and their generally terrifying name). Now, there’s a new creepy creature to add to our ever-growing list of things to ...