Parasitic worms might also trigger seizures — in case you needed another reason to hate them

Parasitic worms may be causing an often-deadly seizure disorder that has puzzled scientists for years. The seizures affect at least 17 percent of children in parts of Uganda, and make sufferers look like they’re nodding involuntarily. Right now, the disorder is incurable — but today’s findings mean that there could be ways to prevent it, and the study drops clues toward a future cure.By analyzing the blood and spinal fluid of people living in Uganda and South Sudan, scientists