worms

'Often-overlooked' infection can increase cervical cancer risk — and it definitely causes bladder cancer

New research suggests that an "often-overlooked" parasitic infection, already linked to bladder cancer, may also raise the risk of cervical cancer.

Sushi chain shutters after fans spot something wriggling in influencer's viral food review

Fob Sushi Bar's Seattle outlets have temporarily shuttered after fans of food influencer Keith Lee claimed they saw something wriggling during Lee's video review of the restaurant.

'Gorgeous' sea worm discovered by shocked scientists: 'Sassy sparkler' with 'dazzle'

The iridescent creature is being compared to an aquatic "toilet scrubber."

Bearded creature washing up on Texas beach is that of 'worst nightmares'

Bearded fireworms with needle-like spikes filled with venom are showing up along the Texas Gulf Coast.

Olympic athletes have found worms in their food at 2024 Paris Games, star swimmer reveals

Olympic athletes have been finding worms in their food, according to a British swimmer who rages that conditions in the Paris 2024 Olympic Village are "just not good enough."

Whale watchers horrified after creepy 'blood worm' washes ashore

It's enough to chill one's blood.

Six people contract 'brain worms' from eating undercooked bear kabobs

One family suffered a bear-y bad problem after consuming bear meat at a family reunion: brain worms.

MTA's audacious overtime pay: Letters to the Editor — May 19, 2024

Overly greedy Overtime is not the only contract issue causing outrageous labor costs bankrupting the MTA that must be renegotiated (“End the MTA’s Overtime Insanity,” Editorial, May 15). The retirement...

RFK Jr. said doctors found a dead worm in his head after it ate part of his brain

Independent presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. claimed in a newly revealed deposition from over a decade ago that a worm ate part of his brain before dying inside his head.

Worms that live in Chernobyl's Exclusion Zone are immune to radiation – what this means for mankind

Tiny worms that live in the highly radioactive Chernobyl Exclusion Zone were found to be immune to radiation -- which scientists hope could provide clues about why some humans develop...

Young girl's sickening find inside chocolate egg sends dad into panic mode: 'She really screamed'

A young girl has vowed to never eat chocolate again after finding a disgusting creature inside an egg that was innocently bought by her dad.

46,000-year-old 'living' parasite discovered in ice, 'like the fairy tale of Sleeping Beauty'

"This little worm could now be in line for a Guinness World Record, having remained in a state of suspended animation for far longer than anyone thought was possible," the...

Invasive jumping worms are eating summer alive: 'They’re voracious'

“Invasive Asian jumping worms got their name because of the way they thrash around,” the USDA said. “They can flip themselves a foot off the ground. They’re voracious."

I got a rash on vacation — it was a parasite playground in my leg

What's worse than finding a worm in your apple? How about a whole nest of them in your leg?

White worms 'rain from sky,' pummeling Indian town in disturbing video

Footage captured the retch-worthy moment that seemingly thousands of white worms rained down on the streets of Bihar, India on May 16.

Texas mom finds a worm in her baby’s formula

Jessica Chavez was making a bottle for her son when she noticed something moving in the powder.

Florida man creates device to 'kiss' bugs: 'Wasp was scary, but thrilling'

"Note: it helps to ‘chirrup’ softly in your throat as you close in" for the smooch, the inventor said.

I discovered worms wiggling under my skin — I could have died

It literally made his skin crawl.