Studies hint parasites can be good for you - The Boston Globe

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Studies hint parasites can be good for you - The Boston Globe

Could a worm a day keep the doctor away? Swallowing the eggs of parasitic worms may seem the polar opposite of modern medicine. A growing body of research, however, is examining the stomach-turning possibility that parasites affect the immune system in a way that may protect against multiple sclerosis, inflammatory bowel disease, and other modern-day disorders.

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Tags: Immune, IBD, Crohn's Disease, Parasite, Multiple Sclerosis, Healthcare, Doctor, Medical