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A viral rumor that McDonald's uses ground worm filler in burgers has been debunked
Some of these misled individuals may have been confused by Chipotle's recent e. Coli outbreak, whic…
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The 10 states where your pet is more likely to get sick from tick-borne diseases, viruses, parasites, and more
Analysts ranked the 50 US states by risk of dog and cat diseases. Here are the diseases to watch ou…
Ellyn Lapointe
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My grandmother is one of the most important people in my life, but political disagreements have driven a wedge between us
The writer's grandmother has been around for all the big moments. But lately, their political diffe…
Bella Bromberg
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Ancient viruses could re-emerge as permafrost melts, posing 'unpredictable threats' to our communities, new study says
These ancient pathogens could cause "unpredictable threats" to our communities if they survive, res…
Katie Hawkinson
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7 scientific breakthroughs that resulted from Napoleon's invasion of Egypt
Over 150 scientists went with Napoleon Bonaparte when he invaded Egypt. They mapped pyramids, disse…
Jenny McGrath
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Our AI future is about to make one basic resource insanely valuable
Fears about AI making decisions for you in the future are misplaced — because computers alrea…
Ed Zitron
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A longevity researcher takes a $1 drug to slow down aging, and he says it worked to treat his joint pain
A cheap antifungal drug used by kidney-transplant patients might help people age with less inflamma…
Hilary Brueck
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Why does my butthole itch? 13 causes and how to remedy an itchy anus
Anal itching is a common condition that can be caused by diarrhea, hemmorhoids, and even parasitic …
Adam Barnes,Debra Jaliman
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Yes, maggots could potentially hatch and grow in your vagina, but this medical condition is extremely rare
Myiasis of the vagina is a rare parasitic infection caused by fly larvae. It's not an STI, but open…
Cassandra Miasnikov,Lauren De…
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It's been 6 years since my dog attacked my infant son. I still haven't forgiven myself.
The author's 11-month-old baby was attacked by their rescue dog. The baby had a full recovery, but …
Elizabeth Brown
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4 reasons why dogs chase their tails, from boredom to parasites, and when to call your vet
Puppies commonly chase their tails as a form of play. But frequent tail chasing in adult dogs often…
Steph Coelho,Sorin McKnight
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Shaquille O'Neal allegedly poured buckets of his own poop on rookies to haze them, a former teammate claims
According to one of Shaquille O'Neal's former teammates, the NBA Hall-of-Famer pooped in a bucket f…
Jackson Thompson
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5 reasons your dog won't stop scooting their butt across the floor and what you can do to help
Butt scooting can mean your dog has swollen anal sacs, a food sensitivity, or worms. A vet can help…
Emily Swaim,Sorin McKnight
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A COVID-19 SMS malware is targeting users in India as they look for alternatives to CoWIN for vaccine registration
An SMS worm claiming to help users in India book a slot to get the COVID-19 vaccine is making the r…
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Want to start your own company? You might have a brain parasite.
A new study of alpha leaders underscores a strange link between entrepreneurship and an infection c…
Adam Rogers
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A Texas doctor who was suspended after defending ivermectin as a COVID-19 treatment and criticizing vaccine mandates has resigned
Ivermectin is a drug typically used to treat parasitic infections in livestock such as horses. It c…
Katie Balevic
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4 herbs that may help boost your immune system naturally, according to experts
Certain herbs like ginseng and echinacea can fight microorganisms like viruses, bacteria, worms, an…
Ashley Laderer,Jason McKnight
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GoodWill ransomware detected in India makes victim donate to poor, provides financial help to needy patients
"GoodWill ransomware was identified by CloudSEK researchers in March 2022. As the threat group's na…
PTI
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A Texas doctor who defended ivermectin as a treatment for COVID-19 and criticized vaccine mandates has been suspended
Mary Bowden is the latest doctor to face discipline after going against COVID-19 guidelines backed …
Yelena Dzhanova
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A COVID-19 patient tried to sneak ivermectin into a Canadian hospital by hiding it inside a stuffed animal
The patient cut a slit in the stuffed animal and filled it with the drug, according to a memo sent …