The dreaded rat lungworm—a parasite with a penchant for rats and slugs that occasionally finds itself rambling and writhing in human brains—has firmly established itself in the Southeast US and will ...

Scientists are warning that a parasitic brain worm that can be ingested through contaminated produce has been found in states around the Southeast. Rat lungworm, Angiostrongylus cantonensis, is ...

It started with a bizarre burning sensation in her feet. Over the next two days, the searing pain crept up her legs. Any light touch made it worse, and over-the-counter pain medicine offered no relief ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent six days a week. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. A tingling sensation in your feet is usually the result of poor ...