Ancient snakes both like eels, burrowed like worms
Ancient snakes may have been more adept at moving through water and living underground than their contemporary counterparts.
Aug 23, 2017, 13:02 PM IST
Rare surgical feat - Delhi doctors remove 6-inch long roundworm from infant's liver
Doctors at the GB Pant surgeons removed a roundworm from the 18-month-old's organ using an adult endoscope.
May 16, 2017, 11:16 AM IST
National Deworming Day: What to do if you child misses out!
On February 10, the Health Ministry implemented the deworming programme in schools and preschools (anganwadis) across India to combat parasitic worm infections among children.
Feb 14, 2017, 13:16 PM IST
Deworming: How often should you deworm your child? Tips to prevent worm infections
Worm infections, unfortunately, can happen even after best hygiene measures and precautions, particularly, in children.
Feb 10, 2017, 09:50 AM IST
Scientists discover fossils of ancient microscopic worms
Scientists have discovered fossils of 530 million-year-old microscopic worms, filling a huge gap in the known fossil record of kinorhynchs -- small invertebrate animals that are related to arthropods.
Dec 11, 2015, 17:00 PM IST
Sense of smell may tell how much longer you will live
A team of researchers has revealed that they were able to predict whether worms would live long by measuring how they move towards an appealing, food-like scent.
Sep 19, 2015, 16:46 PM IST
Now worms, bugs found in oats packet
Worms and bugs were reportedly found in a packet of oats purchased by a customer here on Tuesday, following which health officials have taken samples for analysis.
Sep 15, 2015, 14:24 PM IST
