For the most part, swimming at the lake is safe, healthy, summer fun. Here are some top risks and how to avoid them.

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Groundbreaking new research from Princeton University and the Simons Foundation has pinpointed four distinct subtypes of ...

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Cowbird mothers abandon their eggs in the nests of other bird species, but the chicks somehow manage to find their flock and ...

The warmth of summer also brings swarms of mosquitoes. The pesky bugs can cause discomfort and potentially carry serious ...

Your baby’s got what?! Threadworms are dreaded by parents, but they look (and sound) much worse than they really are. Plus, it’s easy to get rid of them ...

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

Kids that age often have their fingers in their mouths, and they aren’t always great about washing their hands. Schools, preschools and day care centers are common sources of pinworm infection.

Zombies are real – not in the walking dead sense, but there are parasites that can hack the brains of living creatures and force them to do things against their will, with the goal of spreading ...