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

Pinworms are the cause of a highly contagious intestinal infection in humans. Learn about its symptoms, the tape test, and effective methods of treatment.

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

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 ...

As kitten season continues to be overwhelming, I’m sure that those of you caring for the little ones have become aware that ...

The UN Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) is continuing efforts to update scientific advice on foodborne parasites. A ...

Parasites live in and feed on human blood, tissues, and intestines. As they multiply and lay eggs, they can harm your health. Parasites pick up infections like malaria, toxoplasmosis, and ...

Researchers have also observed these parasites in the ejaculate of many animals, including human semen, raising the possibility of sexual transmission. Knowing that Toxoplasma can reside in male ...

More than 90% of popular freshwater fish in Southern California are carrying human-infecting parasites, researchers say. This poses a significant danger for those who like to eat freshly caught ...

The high-tech parasites feeding off human hosts It’s no blood-sucking invertebrate but is sleek, glass-fronted and addictive by design – your smartphone. Rachael L Brown, The Conversation ...

Researchers have discovered two new viruses in bats that are closely related to the deadly Nipah and Hendra viruses—pathogens ...