Tiny brown bugs can be a nuisance indoors, but identifying the culprit is the first step toward getting rid of them for good.

Accumulating evidence suggests that a common single-celled parasite called Toxoplasma gondii may also be a contributor: An April 2025 study showed for the first time that "human sperm lose their ...

Meningitis can be a frightening diagnosis. Our expert guide breaks down the different types—bacterial, viral, and fungal—and ...

A team of scientists at the University of California, Riverside, explains in a paper published in PLOS Pathogens how a microscopic parasite, Toxoplasma gondii, can significantly disrupt brain ...

New research explains how a common brain parasite, called Toxoplasma gondii, can disrupt brain functions, even when it only infects a small number of neurons. The microscopic parasite, which ...

In Ireland, head and neck cancer is the fifth most common cancer in males, HSE reports. More than one in two people will develop some form of cancer during their lifetime.

A new study has identified how a common brain parasite, <i>Toxoplasma gondii</i>, significantly disrupts brain function by affecting the number of extracellular vesicles (EVs) released by neurons.

Speaking to Nova News, Prof. Todor Kantardzhiev raised concerns about a growing health issue in Bulgaria: tick-borne infections and, more recently, leishmaniasis.

With the arrival of the monsoon season, a spike in vector-borne diseases is often observed. Health experts share tips to prevent infections and build immunity ...

The most common early signs of type 2 diabetes are frequent urination, extreme thirst, and persistent hunger. However, there are other symptoms that may alert you to this disease.

Rattlesnakes get all the attention, but Arizona has numerous nonvenomous snake species. Here's why they're beneficial and what to do if you see one.