Medically reviewed by Smita Patel, DOKey TakeawaysBrain parasites can cause seizures and lifelong disabilities.

(CNN) — Lately, social media feeds have been crawling with testimonials about “parasite cleanses” and DIY worm detoxes. Many people may be unknowingly infected, influencers on TikTok and Instagram ...

Parasites are organisms that live on or inside a host and feed off it to survive. Many types of parasites affect human health, including external ones such as lice and ticks and internal microscopic ...