Three Gross Parasites

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On today's tapes...>> Attached Entity << A woman is visited by a parasite that sticks with her for years. 

A creature feeds on the brain tissue of a young boy after he ingests worm eggs, and a killer works its way through the body of a Vietnam veteran, laying waste to his organs and lymph system.For more shocking, true stories about mysterious illnesses caused by parasites, listen to ... Show More

<p>The Dexter of Parasites: Yes, in the same way Dexter preyed on other serial killers, parasitic organisms are targeted by parasites as well. Join Robert and Julie as they discuss the world of hyperparasites.</p><p> </p> Learn more about your ad-choices at <a href="https://www.i ... Show More

<p>We can probably all agree that the thought of a tapeworm hiding out in your gut is not a pleasant one. Nor is the image of tapeworm larvae forming cysts in your muscles, organs, and even your brain. So listening to an entire episode on these parasitic worms? We understand why ... Show More

Parasites On today’s episode of Red Pill Your Healthcast with Dr. Charlie and Nurse Practitioner Lauren- One of our favorite things to talk about- Parasites. Contrary to belief from the CDC, they are everywhere, but we will go over why you don’t have to be scared about this. Dr. ... Show More

Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss the relationship between parasites and hosts, where one species lives on or in another to the benefit of the parasite but at a cost to the host, potentially leading to disease or death of the host. Typical examples are mistletoe and trees, hookworm ... Show More

<p>You’ve heard about smallpox, and you’ve learned about rinderpest. Now it’s time to meet what may be the third disease to ever be eradicated: dracunculiasis, also known as Guinea worm disease. In this episode, we take you through the absolutely remarkable life cycle of this not ... Show More