In Southern California, a quiet but widespread public health risk has taken root in the region’s freshwater fishing spots.

FRIDAY, June 6, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Freshwater game fish like bluegill, largemouth bass and black crappie in the U.S. commonly carry parasitic flatworms that can infect humans, a new study warns.

Did you know 90% of freshwater game fish in southern California host parasites that could infect humans? Learn how to protect yourself.

Scientists have issued an urgent warning over parasite-riddled food eaten by millions of Americans in several US states.

The study is the first time the parasites have been recorded with such a widespread presence in the state’s fish.

More than 90 percent of popular freshwater game fish in Southern California contain a parasite that is capable of inducing ...

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SAN FRANCISCO, California (KGO) — A new study is confirming concentrations of “forever chemicals” in fish caught in San Francisco Bay. The data comes just days after the Trump EPA signaled ...

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