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171 - Worms: if you’re squeamish, you may want to skip this episode

Dr. Christopher Labos Feb 12, 2026 27 min

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Kim Moon is back to discuss worms and other intestinal parasites.

In wellness circles they are the cause of almost all your non-descript symptoms.

But parasites are a real problem and global warming means these once tropical diseases are coming to a city near you.

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This podcast is not medical advice for you; it is what we call information.

References: Why Does Everyone Think They Have Parasitic Worms?

Soil-transmitted helminth infections The deadliest parasites in the world: 10 terrifying creatures you will want to avoid Neglected tropical diseases -- GLOBAL The Heavy Toll of the Black Belt’s Wastewater Crisis | The New Yorker There was a deal to fix this Alabama community’s raw sewage crisis.

Trump tore it up over DEI Chagas disease (also known as American trypanosomiasis).

Chagas disease - PAHO/WHO | Pan American Health Organization Kissing Bug.

Dracunculiasis (Guinea-worm disease) Guinea Worm Disease Eradication Program Removing Giardia Cysts from Drinking Water U.

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