The New World Screwworm lays eggs in wounds or body openings of mammals, including cows, deer, birds, pets, and even humans.

In mice with human Merkel cell carcinoma, pyrvinium pamoate significantly reduced tumor growth, potentially offering a new ...

A year ago, the long-time anti-vaccine advocate and current US health secretary famously told The New York Times that a ...

Almost everyone knows that mold on the surface of food immediately disqualifies products. However, the topic of parasites ...

At this point, the medical providers also took a sample of the man's stool to analyze.

Tapeworms aren’t the only microscopic creatures that look like something out of a horror movie. There are lots of other ...

The Beverly and Qamanirjuaq Caribou Management Board is urging hunters to inspect harvested caribou for parasites and report their findings, as photos of infected meat in the N.W.T. have been ...

An unpleasant parasite spread by flies was kicked out of the U.S. decades ago — but now it seems to be making its return. As ...

Eating wild berries or drinking free-flowing water may kill you as this rare, hidden parasite that can destroy your liver is ...

New research has revealed that Schistosoma haematobium (S. haematobium), a parasitic infection affecting millions globally, can trigger cancer-related gene activity in the cervical lining, with ...

A study conducted by researchers from Toyama Medical and Pharmaceutical University found that just drinking 350ml of beer could make an individual more attractive to mosquitoes because alcohol ...

In 2023, malaria caused 597 000 deaths worldwide, according to the World Health Organization, with most occurring in Africa, where the deadliest malaria parasite, Plasmodium falciparum, is most ...