Malaria remains one of the world's most devastating infectious diseases, claiming more than half a million lives each year.

Quercetin, a plant-based flavonoid that give plants their bright colours, was found to disrupt malaria parasites.

Climate change and human-made shelters have created survivable habitat for the cold-adapted mosquito species Culiseta ...

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 ...

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 ...

The discovery comes at a critical time. As rising temperatures and shifting weather patterns expand mosquito habitats, ...

A malaria test commonly used across Asia and South America “is not fit for purpose”, researchers have claimed.

South Africa, Botswana, and Eswatini are among 25 countries identified by the World Health Organisation (WHO) as having the potential to eliminate malaria by 2025.

The malaria burden varies widely across the region.

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