Woman’s 5-year struggle with balance and walking was caused by a ‘one-in-a-million’ disorder
Mindy Weisberger is a science reporter and author of “Rise of the Zombie Bugs: The Surprising Science of Parasitic Mind-Control” (Hopkins Press). She previously modified for Scholastic and was a…
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Woman’s brain worm infection confirmed after eggs grow tails in lab test
Out of no place, a female’s best limb began shaking frantically. In the minutes leading up to the experience, she appeared well; she had no headache, confusion, or weak point….
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Burning in woman’s legs turned out to be slug parasites migrating to her brain
It began with a strange burning experience in her feet. Over the next 2 days, the searing discomfort approached her legs. Any light touch made it even worse, and non-prescription…
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Woman’s sudden hearing loss turned out to be a tick lodged in her ear canal
The tick had actually ended up being lodged in the skin of her inner right ear. (Image credit: liza5450/Getty Images) A lady’s abrupt ear discomfort, hearing loss and lightheadedness ended…
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