Independent U.S. presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr's health is in the spotlight again – this time relating to a neurological issue. In a 2012 deposition recently reviewed by the New York ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Dr. Mark Kortepeter covers infectious disease and public health topics Unlike the fictional worms in “Star Trek2: Wrath of Khan,” ...

We have all found ourselves in a place we would rather not be, a school reunion, the never-ending work meeting or a distant relative's wedding reception. In such situations, it is often a good option ...

Parasites are organisms that survive by feeding on humans and other hosts, often causing mild to severe health problems. They can enter the body in multiple ways, including consuming contaminated food ...

Tapeworms have been making headlines ever since an investigation by The New York Times turned up a deposition Robert F. Kennedy Jr. gave in 2012. In it, the independent candidate running for president ...

A Florida man suffering from persistent migraines was in for what was likely a nasty shock when he sought medical treatment and learned what was causing the pain. Festering tapeworm eggs were ...

A habit of eating undercooked bacon and poor hygiene lead to a nasty discovery. A Florida man suffering from persistent migraines was found to have festering tapeworm eggs in his brain, according to a ...

Doctors at Jamaica Hospital Medical Center in Queens discovered a New York mother who endured more than a decade of seizures was suffering from an infestation of tapeworm larvae in her brain. A New ...