parasitic worms

Farmers in Senegal are introducing fish into rice paddies to fertilize crops, provide food, and consume snails that carry parasitic worms. The initiative aims to improve health outcomes and increase farmers' income.

Farmers in Senegal are introducing fish into their rice paddies to fertilize crops, provide a food source, and control snails that carry parasitic worms.

A board game called Schisto & Ladders teaches prevention of schistosomiasis, a disease caused by parasitic worms spread through water contact that disproportionately affects children. The game aims to educate on avoiding infection from the worms, which can cause severe symptoms.

Schistosomiasis, a disease caused by parasitic worms spread through water, disproportionately affects children. A board game called 'Schisto & Ladders' aims to educate about preventing the infection.

Experts have issued a warning about supermarket salmon in the UK, highlighting a potential connection between the popular fish and parasitic worms. The alert raises concerns about food safety and health risks associated with consuming contaminated salmon.