The anti-parasitic drug became a household name during the COVID-19 pandemic, and it is now being embraced as an alternative treatment for cancer. It is as politically polarizing as ever.

Doctors, pharmacists, the federal government and several healthcare organizations warn against using ivermectin, a parasite drug commonly used on animals, as a treatment for COVID-19. "It's a ...

Ivermectin was originally celebrated as a revolutionary treatment for parasitic disease in humans and animals. It has since ...

Boise, Idaho, pharmacist Matt Murray has no choice but to disappoint the handful of people who call him every day asking for a drug used to treat parasitic worms. He could give them the medication, ...

Florida lawmakers and health officials have become fascinated with ivermectin, a controversial anti-parasitic drug, and ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. During the COVID-19 pandemic, ivermectin was promoted by some as an alternative treatment, leading to misinformation and warnings ...