The death of a red fox kit in Pullman this May confirms what scientists have long suspected: A species of deadly tapeworm has made itself at home in Washington. "We've known it's been around," ...

A fox parasite that can spread to dogs and humans has made another appearance in the Pacific Northwest, researchers at ...

Parasites are organisms that survive by feeding on humans and other hosts, often causing mild to severe health problems. They can enter the body in multiple ways, including consuming contaminated food ...

The internet blew up recently on reports that Robert F. Kennedy Jr. had a worm in his brain. Unfortunately, the medical problem that reportedly plagued RFK Jr., called neurocysticercosis, caused by ...

Texas is currently facing a surge in Cyclospora infections, a parasite known to cause severe gastrointestinal distress. Other ...

A parasitic tapeworm causing echinococcosis has been detected for the first time in West Coast wildlife, found in 37 of 100 coyotes near Puget Sound.

Question: The other day while petting my cat, I noticed that she had what appeared to be numerous sesame seeds stuck to the hair underneath her tail. While making this observation, I happened to ...