Parasites are dangerous creatures that survive off their hosts. Here are 12 common parasites that feed on the human body.

Parasites, ranging from tapeworms to microscopic protozoa like Giardia, pose significant health threats by infesting humans ...

Autumn is itchy season for many dogs and sleepless for you. Start with small checks that save skin and sanity. Scratchy ...

As much as we adore our dogs, some of their behaviors can come with unexpected risks. It’s not uncommon for a cute moment to ...

Most of us know to give bears a wide berth in the wild. But there are gentler wild animals, even prey, that can get very ...

When they pierce the skin of their targets, including humans, their saliva can produce an itchy irritation. That same saliva can also deliver bacterial and viral infections, such as West Nile and Zika ...

The manuscript concerns a fundamental and controversial question in Trypanosoma brucei biology and the parasite life cycle, providing further evidence that slender bloodstream forms can indeed infect ...

University of Florida researchers found that advanced lung and skin cancer patients lived “significantly longer” after ...

As the federal and state governments focus their attention on malaria, TB, and HIV control, thousands of Nigerians, including ...

“Insecticide-treated bed nets are a proven defence. This is a vector control tool that reduces contact of humans to ...

Autumn’s damp paths and rich woodland scents tempt even the tidiest pets. For many families, bath-time roulette suddenly ...

Sunset Middle School student Christopher Mares, 11, walks his dairy Holstein commercial heifer through the cattle barn during ...