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No one wants to see their dog wolf down a pile of poop. Here are a few reasons why they might be doing it and what you can do to avoid the behavior.

Hundreds of parasites have the ability to infect humans, including lice, mites and ticks. However, parasite cleanses ...

Entamoeba histolytica infects nearly 50 million people each year and kills around 70,000. It’s a shape-shifting parasite that ...

New Zealand faces a hidden health threat. It is Toxoplasma gondii. Cats carry this parasite. It can cause blindness. Nearly ...

Chickens are popular birds, commonly kept on both farms and small holdings. They’re an excellent source of both meat and eggs ...

Parasites and worms are common infections of the digestive system and are characterized by indigestion, abdominal bloating, ...

What do crispy bacon, a juicy beef steak, human flesh and feces have in common? They all trigger the same powerful reaction ...

In our ongoing efforts to maintain public and environmental health, the dangers posed by waste products from animals are a critical concern. While dog feces are frequently discussed, cat feces ...

RFK Jr. is seen completely submerged in the Rock Creek’s fecal bacteria polluted waters in a Mother’s Day photograph shared by the HHS secretary.