Knowable Magazine reports that worm-inspired treatments show promise for metabolic diseases by reducing inflammation and ...

Invasive hammerhead worms are spreading in Texas, and have been spotted in Houston, Dallas, Austin and toward the coast.

Hordes of writhing flesh-eating worms have erupted from the ground in Texas , terrifying local residents. The worms can irritate the skin of humans and also tend to prey on earthworms.

The flesh-eating parasite was thought to have been eradicated but has made a gruesome comeback, devouring one woman's lungs ...

A second man from Albany, N.Y., aged 66, who received the donor’s other kidney also developed a parasitic infection, the ...

Fleas can affect a range of animals and can be irritating and painful, so a vet has shared how to check if your pet is ...

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

Much later, in the 19th Century, swimming pools emerged in Britain and the US. But along with them came the challenge of ...

The monsoon bring much-needed relief from the heat, but also open the gates to dangerous, waterborne illnesses. For pet ...