The Cleveland Clinic warns that hot tubs, even those that are treated, can be hot spots for bacteria and parasites.) People claiming to be former employees also jumped into the fray. Justine Smith, ...

A urine drug test can quickly detect both illegal and prescription drugs in a person’s system. Doctors, sports officials, and many employers require these tests. Signs of drug use can remain in ...

The disease is primarily spread through the bites of female Anopheles mosquitoes that are infected by Plasmodium parasites. To figure out which genes are critical for P. knowlesi survival, both groups ...

Urine was used as fertiliser in ancient Rome and China. Now farmers in Vermont are bringing this practice back to boost harvests and grow crops in a more sustainable way. When Betsy Williams goes ...

Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are common in older adults. They may be more likely to have atypical UTI symptoms, such as delirium, confusion, or loss of appetite. A urinary tract infection (UTI ...

Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are common in adults 65 and older, mainly due to age-related factors like malnutrition, poor bladder control, and uncontrolled diabetes. Symptoms in older adults may ...

In 2015, 12 percent of the Academy was based outside America. By 2019, the year of Parasite‘s release, it was more than 25 percent, with members hailing from 75 countries across six continents.

The complex life cycles of parasites are dynamic. Parasites are living organisms that can adapt to new hosts or change their preferences according to geographic regions. People are either obligate or ...

One of the most common early symptoms of bladder cancer is blood in your urine. You’ll likely notice it in the toilet after you pee. It doesn’t happen in all cases, however. Bladder cancer ...

Some people often use bladder infections and urinary tract infections (UTIs) interchangeably. Both bacterial infections can make you feel like you constantly need to pee, often accompanied by a ...

Last month I noticed some blood in my urine. I thought it might be due to premenopausal bleeding, but didn't have any spotting. My GP ordered a urinary tract infection test but that came back normal.