A rare amoeba caused Brooklyn McCasland to go blind in one eye — and she’s still struggling with the parasitic infection.

They can diagnose you properly and prescribe effective treatments. Intestinal parasites—like giardia, pinworms, roundworms, and tapeworms—may cause serious illness and are most common in ...

Water: Through contaminated or untreated water. If you do have a parasite infection, the only way to cleanse your body of it would be through a physician-prescribed treatment plan. Sometimes that may ...

A parasite found in soiled cat litter could be a future treatment for neurological disorders, according to scientists. Scientists used an engineered form of Toxoplasma gondii, a common parasite found ...

Learn more Fleas and ticks are harmful parasites that can cause a number of health issues in dogs. The best flea and tick treatments for dogs protect your pet from these common pests, as well as ...

Here’s what we know about zinc, honey and ginger — and other popular remedies that show at least a little promise. By Alisha Haridasani Gupta and Knvul Sheikh It’s that time of year again ...

Certain natural remedies can help you feel better when you have strep throat. Although there isn’t enough evidence that these remedies work, they can be worth trying along with your prescribed ...

Topical hair loss treatments are among the most popular and potentially effective options for many women facing thinning hair and hair loss. These treatments, which are applied directly to the ...

At-home UTI treatments may offer some sweet relief. We discuss seven remedies you can try and offer some telehealth options if you think you need antibiotics. Urinary tract infections (UTIs ...

However, severe hemorrhoids may require medical treatment. Hemorrhoids (sometimes called piles) are swollen veins in your anus and rectum that can cause pain, itching, and rectal bleeding.

In addition to lifestyle modification, treatment includes medications that inhibit glucose absorption and enhance insulin sensitivity, among others. Notice that I have not mentioned that parasites ...

October 21, 2024 • Southern Remedy Healthy and Fit is hosted by Josie Bidwell, Professor of Preventive Medicine and Nurse Practitioner at UMMC. If you have a question for Josie, you can email ...