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How your smartphone has become a parasite
Head lice, fleas and tapeworms are not the only parasites plaguing humans. According to a new study, smartphones are the new ...
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A common parasite can decapitate human sperm − with implications for male fertility
Male fertility rates have been plummeting over the past half-century. An analysis from 1992 noted a steady decrease in sperm counts and quality since the 1940s.
California freshwater fish found to be teeming with parasites. How to keep from getting sick
The parasites are called trematodes. Two species of the flatworms were discovered in California’s freshwater fish, according ...
90% of freshwater fish in US carry dangerous human-infecting parasites
In Southern California, a quiet but widespread public health risk has taken root in the region’s freshwater fishing spots.
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Freshwater Fish in U.S. Carry Introduced Human-Infecting Parasites
More than 90% of popular freshwater game fish in Southern California contained an introduced parasite capable of infecting ...
Most freshwater game fish in Southern California carry invasive parasites capable of infecting humans, study finds
More than 90% of popular freshwater game fish in Southern California contain an introduced parasite capable of infecting ...
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When parasite prevention gets personal
With CAPC’s county-level forecasting, veterinary teams can tailor their conversations, helping pet owners see the risks in ...
California fish carry human-infecting parasites that can cause stroke or heart attack, researchers find
More than 90 percent of popular freshwater game fish in Southern California contain a parasite that is capable of inducing ...
A Very Common Parasite Can Decapitate Human Sperm
Male fertility rates have been plummeting over the past half-century. An analysis from 1992 noted a steady decrease in sperm ...