Ancient people weren’t immune to bothersome pests. Learn about the different methods and tools they used to stay pest-free.

In a case report published in the New England Journal of Medicine, doctors explain how they figured out the source of her ...

A new study has revealed the clearest-ever picture of the surface chemistry of worm species that provides groundbreaking insights into how animals interact with their environment and each other. These ...

The New England woman was diagnosed with a rare parasitic infection after complaining of a burning sensation in her legs and ...

A woman returned from a three-week vacation and started noticing a strange burning sensation in her legs. She visited multiple doctors until being diagnosed with "rat lungworm," a parasite spread by ...

A lumbar puncture revealed that the patient had a rare parasitic infection caused by Angiostrongylus cantonensis, which is ...

Researchers at the (Belgium) have uncovered a previously unknown mechanism that regulates the immune response against parasites.

Chinese scientists have identified two key genes responsible for sorghum's resistance to Striga, a parasitic plant that causes significant crop losses. The breakthrough, which also highlights the ...

The thought of worms may horrify you as it does most parents who think they are caused by poor hygiene. In fact threadworms occur in children from all backgrounds and all levels of hygiene.

Susan E. Little, DVM, PhD, DACVM, shares the most important control strategy for protecting dogs against parasites In an ...

In 2025, we’re still talking about the tapeworm diet. Here’s why you should stay well away from the extreme weight-loss ...