Three lawsuits alleging bed bug infestations at vacation rentals have been filed in Horry County, SC over the last two months. Here’s what you should know to avoid an itchy situation, according to an ...

Across most of the Northeast, getting bitten by a blacklegged tick- also called a deer tick - is a risk during spring, summer, and fall. A new Dartmouth study, published in Parasites and Vectors, ...

Across most of the Northeast, getting bitten by a blacklegged tick—also called a deer tick—is a risk during spring, summer, ...

Salmonella, EHEC and noroviruses, campylobacter or listeria – there are numerous bacteria, viruses and parasites that can be transmitted to humans via food and can cause foodborne infections. Many of ...

A new tablet combining albendazole and ivermectin is safe and more effective than albendazole alone in treating Trichuris ...

Canine hookworms are becoming an increasing threat to pets and people, researchers say, after finding that the parasites have ...

There are concerns New World screwworm flies, which can be dangerous to humans, could cross into southern Texas.

Trichuris incognita is a newfound intestinal roundworm closely related to the whipworm parasite. However, it is significantly ...

Depression in older adults, also called geriatric depression, is a mental and emotional disorder affecting older adults. Feelings of sadness and occasional “blue” moods are normal. However ...

Staying hydrated is particularly important as you get older. An older adult who’s dehydrated may be at a higher risk for complications like: constipation electrolyte imbalances kidney problems ...

There are more than 10 common skin diseases seen in adults, such as acne, atopic dermatitis (eczema), cold sores, hives, and psoriasis. It can be difficult to identify these skin problems by ...