Parasites That Infect More Than One Organ at Once
I was staring at a map of the London Underground the other day-that iconic, sprawling mess of colorful veins-and it […]
How Tight Clothing Increases Skin Infection Risk
I was sitting in a coffee shop in London last Tuesday, shifting around in my seat, trying-and failing-to find a
Why Some Parasites Resist Treatment
It is one of those frustrating, quiet mysteries of modern medicine. You follow the protocol. You take the little white
Can Changing Soap or Shampoo Trigger Skin Infections?
The thing about our skin is that it’s essentially a living, breathing ecosystem. We tend to treat it like a
How Long Parasitic Infections Can Stay Dormant
The weirdest thing about biology isn’t what we know; it’s what we’ve forgotten we’re carrying. We like to think of
Parasites That Prefer Hair Follicles and Oil Glands
The thing about the human body is that we like to think of it as a temple, or at least
