A University of California, Riverside-led team has made an advance in the basic understanding of Plasmodium falciparum, the ...

The curious minds at What If imagine the terrifying scenario of alien parasites invading humans and how it might begin.

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Much later, in the 19th Century, swimming pools emerged in Britain and the US. But along with them came the challenge of ...

Screwworm parasites primarily infect livestock, but human cases have risen in Central America after the pests escaped ...

Toxoplasma gondii is an incredibly pervasive parasite that can infect pretty much any warm-blooded animal, taking up ...

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If you've handled cat litter or eaten raw meat or unwashed produce, there’s a chance you might have a permanent toxoplasmosis ...

Ticks are active in Macomb County. Here's what to do to protect yourself this summer before and after spending time outdoors.

The 61-year-old man received a new kidney from a deceased donor after being diagnosed with “nephrosclerosis-related end-stage ...

A shocking new study shows that 90% of freshwater fish in Southern California may be carrying parasites that can infect ...