Invasive hammerhead worms are spreading in Texas, and have been spotted in Houston, Dallas, Austin and toward the coast.

There are parasites all over the world that can infect humans. Some of them are easy to avoid, but others are more common than you might think.

Tapeworms have a three-stage lifecycle: an egg, an immature stage called a larva, and an adult stage at which the worm can produce more eggs. ... Preventing Tapeworms in Humans.

These tiny worms live in eyes, feed on tears and could transmit to humans The worms have previously been found in pets in the U.S. Now, the discovery of the worms in a black bear has prompted ...

Wormlike parasites usually live in the gastrointestinal tract, but can also infect the bloodstream or tissues. For more information on some of the most common worm infestations in that occur in humans ...

The worms are transmitted by infected flies, which pass them to animals and potentially humans by landing near their eyes and feeding on their tears, according to the CDC.In serious cases, they ...