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Science
fromwww.scientificamerican.com
1 week ago

Ancient Romans Guarding Hadrian's Wall Were Riddled with Worms and Parasites

Ancient Romans at Vindolanda were infected with roundworm, whipworm, and Giardia due to fecal contamination of latrines and likely drinking water.
History
fromArs Technica
1 week ago

Parasites plagued Roman soldiers at Hadrian's Wall

Roman soldiers at Hadrian's Wall likely endured intestinal parasitic infections that caused chronic nausea, diarrhea, and other gastrointestinal illness.
Medicine
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

Parasite cleanses: why are so many people obsessed with intestinal worms?

Intestinal parasite cleanses are a popular online wellness trend offering unproven treatments, vivid visuals, and widespread misinformation despite real parasitic infections worldwide.
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