Thanks to the half-moon shape of their heads, hammerhead worms are known by many names, including hammerhead flatworm, arrowhead flatworm, and broadhead planarian (a category of flathead worms).

Intestinal worms often lead to gastrointestinal symptoms, like diarrhea, because they live in your digestive tract. Other symptoms, such as a skin rash or problems breathing, also can occur, depending ...

Lately, social media feeds have been crawling with testimonials about “parasite cleanses” and DIY worm detoxes. Many people may be unknowingly infected, influencers on TikTok and Instagram claim, and ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Hammerhead worms, bizarre-looking creatures that can grow to over a foot long, are an invasive species to the U.S. Native to Asia, they have ...

If they don’t, how can people get rid of worms? And should people try them or not? To help us with these questions, I spoke with CNN wellness expert Dr. Leana Wen, an emergency physician and adjunct ...