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

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

A second transplant patient also became infected, leading their doctors to surmise that their new kidneys were likely to ...

Ticks are parasites that bite and feed on humans and pets. They can spread Lyme disease and other infections. Here's what to ...

In today’s Health Alert, a ban on relocating birds in Michigan due to the bird flu outbreak is raising concerns about Swimmer ...

Accumulating evidence suggests that a common single-celled parasite called Toxoplasma gondii may also be a contributor: An April 2025 study showed for the first time that "human sperm lose their ...

But that has changed with the widespread introduction of M. tuberculata and its parasites. These snails now live in areas where people fish, increasing the chances of human exposure. Related Stories ...

Some parasites can infect human eyes. Without treatment, these infections can lead to eye pain, vision problems, and in some cases, blindness. Parasites are organisms that live in, or on, another ...

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