Southern California health officials warn of 'raccoon roundworm' cases in humans
Health officials in Los Angeles County are reporting two human cases of a rare but potentially severe illness known as ...
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2 Worms Cats Can Pass to Humans & How They Affect You
They'll migrate to other organs, like the liver, lungs, eyes, and more. Some symptoms of these migrants include: Treatment ...
Why your computer screen hurts your eyes (and how to help)
Is your monitor causing computer vision syndrome? Here’s an science-backed guide on how to find out and how to help fix it.
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Ascaris Lumbricoides: The Stomach Worm Nobody Wants
We're about to dive into the world of parasitology, taking a close look at one of the most common parasitic worms infecting ...
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2 rare human infections of raccoon roundworm discovered in South Bay
Los Angeles County public health officials said Tuesday they are investigating two human cases of a rare infection known as raccoon roundworm in ... brain and eyes, health officials said.
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Evolution of the Eye:
When evolution skeptics want to attack Darwin's theory, they often point to the human eye. How could something so complex, they argue, have developed through random mutations and natural selection ...
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Raccoon roundworm: What to know about the parasite that infected 2 in California
The two cases of the disease, also known as raccoon roundworm ... in a release issued Tuesday. In humans, the parasite can infect the spinal cord, brain and eyes, and it can lead to swelling ...
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Rare bear meat at gathering gives 10 people a scare—and parasitic worms
The infection is from the roundworm Trichinella ... the larvae take harbor in the muscles of the face and around the eyes. Of the 10 ill people in North Carolina, nine had facial swelling.
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How does the human eye work?
In this film, Dr Ben Price explains the intricate workings of human eyes. By comparing our eyes to those of dragonflies, he reveals humanity's unique way of seeing. 1. The image projected onto the ...
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Parasitic outbreak in North Carolina traced to undercooked bear meat, CDC says
Trichinellosis occurs when people eat undercooked or raw meat harboring dormant roundworm larvae ... muscle pain and swelling around the eyes, the CDC said. From January 2016 to December 2022 ...
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Rare ‘raccoon roundworm’ brain-infecting parasite found in two LA residents
Racoon roundworm lives in the intestines of raccoons ... the large number of raccoons living in close proximity to people. In humans, the parasite can lead to swelling of the brain, eyes, and ...
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Nobel Prize in Medicine Awarded to American Scientists for Discovery of microRNA
Robert Horvitz, an American biologist who won the 2002 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine for his study of the roundworm Caenorhabditis ... complex animals such as humans.[ ...