Tag Archives: Parasite

Health officials across California are asking people to stay away from wild animals after two children contracted a brain-eating parasite.  A CDC report this week revealed a 14-year-old boy and 15-month-old boy suffered from a B. procyonis infection in September 2024 in Los Angeles, prompting a public alert by the agency. B. procyonis infection, also known as raccoon roundworm infection, is a …

NEED TO KNOW A “horrific” flesh-eating parasite, which was eradicated in the U.S. in the 1960s, is migrating north from South America The New World screwworm is a fly that lays its eggs on or near a wound; Its larva burrows into the flesh and eats the host “from the inside out” The only way to stop the flies is …

177 Credit: Instagram Brandi Glanville has made no secret of believing that many of her recent health issues are related to having some sort of parasite. Now, former Real Housewives of Orange County star Vicki Gunvalson claims she is experiencing the same issues, which she attributes to the unaired season of Real Housewives: Ultimate Girls Trip. Real Housewives Ultimate Girls …

A parasite spread by cats may be manipulating half of the world’s population’s brains, causing them to take more risks and behave more aggressively. A new review article brought together multiple studies to highlight how important it is to consider the mental, not just physical, impacts of parasitic infection. The review, published in Frontiers in Psychiatry, focused on the most …

Summary: New research highlights how parasitic infections can alter brain chemistry and behavior in humans. Toxoplasma gondii, among others, appears to manipulate dopamine and immune responses, increasing risk-taking, impulsivity, and aggression. These changes may benefit the parasite by promoting behaviors that aid its survival and transmission. The findings raise important questions about the role of infections in mental health, violence, …