Male fertility is on a decline worldwide—and cat poop might have something to do with it. New research suggests that Toxoplasma gondii, a common parasite spread primarily through infected cat feces, ...

Women who are infected with the common cat parasite Toxoplasma gondii may be more vulnerable to suicide, a new study finds, adding to the evidence that T. gondii or Toxo, as the bug is known, may ...

When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. In addition to eggs, tissue cysts present in the meat of warm-blooded animals can spread ...

Researchers from Tel Aviv University (TAU) recently discovered a method to deliver neurological treatment to the human brain using an engineered version of Toxoplasma gondii, commonly known as “the ...

The many ways you can get toxoplasmosis Infected cats defecate Toxoplasma eggs into the litter box, garden or other places in the environment where they can be picked up by humans or other animals.

Toxoplasmosis is a parasitic infection which affects roughly 1 in 3 humans: around 2.4 billion people. In its acute version, it can be lethal. But, for most people, it is latent and lacks clinical ...

KUALA LUMPUR - Parasites are an often-overlooked threat in pet care, especially for cats, as infestations can cause serious health issues for both pets and humans. According to Boehringer Ingelheim ...

Editor’s note: Dr. Lee Pickett has retired, but Creators continues to distribute columns from her archive. This one is from 2021. Q: Can cats that stay indoors get parasites? My veterinarian ...

Illinois Natural History Survey and University of Illinois researchers don't think the answer is as simple as "to get to the other side," in the words of that old joke about the chicken. So they're ...

LAKE CHARLES, La. (KPLC) - Many 7News viewers know our good friend Tower Cat enjoys lounging outside our station. However, TC had a recent health scare that serves as a warning for your own outdoor ...