The UN Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) has issued a call for data and experts relating to parasites in food. Approximately 30 percent of foodborne ...

Helminths are potentially common in fresh food and pork worldwide A “Top Ten” list identifying the food-borne parasites of greatest global concern has been released by FAO, and new guidelines ...

Nutrition and lifestyle consultant Madeleine Helm hosts Zoom sessions on health and recently discussed parasite types, their health effects and ways to reduce infection risks.

By Dina Gavarieva Parasitic infections, long thought to be confined to developing countries, are a global issue that can impact anyone, regardless of geography or socioeconomic status including those ...

Parasites rely on living organisms for food, to grow and to reproduce. They can either live on the outside (ectoparasites) or inside (endoparasites) of their hosts. Far from being invited dinner ...

Despite the ubiquity of parasites and pathogens in all ecosystems, our understanding of their significance in mediating predator-prey interactions, primary production, energy flow and nutrient cycling ...

Every year, over 100,000 illnesses are reported in Germany that may have been caused by microorganisms such as bacteria, viruses or parasites in food. The number of unreported cases is even higher. In ...

Did you know the parasites from certain foods we eat can enter the brain by invading the blood-brain barrier? This can cause, ...

Why are parasites ecologically important? Parasites can shape community structure through their effects on trophic interactions, food webs, competition, biodiversity, and keystone species.

These parasites are prevalent in warm coastal waters ... the louse ensures a stable environment with a constant food supply. And in most cases, the fish can continue to live and feed normally ...

Most large stores sell high-quality sea and ocean fish. However, some species may contain dangerous parasites that pose a health risk. According to the World Health Organization's recommendations ...

People often underestimate the importance of kitchen hygiene in preventing foodborne illness, according to a German agency.