Step inside the world of farmers who specialize in the cultivation of leeches, offering a rare and fascinating look into the largest leech farm. This factory tour showcases the meticulous techniques ...

In this short film Dr Michael Mosley interviews a surgeon who is pioneering the use of leeches in medical research. He allows a leech to attach to his arm and suck his blood, the mouth of the ...

Vaginal bleeding due to a leech bite is rare. A high index of suspicion is of great help in making the correct diagnosis at an early stage and thus reducing morbidity. Care should be taken during ...