Canine hookworms are becoming an increasing threat to pets and people, researchers say, after finding that the parasites have ...

When your furry friends contract a parasitic infection like hookworm or roundworm, the consequences can be severe for both them and your family ...

In this short film Dr Michael Mosley investigates hookworms - large parasites which invade our immune system. The worms have co-evolved with us to secrete chemicals which alter our immune system ...