Researchers at the, Riverside, backed by a substantial NIH grant, are pioneering a study on the unique immune responses to ...

Angiostrongylus cantonensis, commonly known as the rat lungworm, is a parasitic nematode that can cause a serious condition known as neuroangiostrongyliasis in humans. This infection often leads ...

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, more than two in five American adults have obesity, a common and ...

Eosinophils are pro-inflammatory white blood cells thought to protect against parasitic infections, but in excessive numbers they can cause tissue and organ damage, as observed in eosinophilic ...

Eosinophils ... parasitic infections, drug hypersensitivity, blood cancers, and immunodeficiency disorders. Symptoms of HES vary depending on the organ system affected but commonly include skin ...

Why You Might Be Irritated and Itchy After Swimming and What to Do About It An ocean rash is not uncommon after swimming, surfing, or diving in open water. Parasites that cause swimmer's itch are ...