Parasites, ranging from tapeworms to microscopic protozoa like Giardia, pose significant health threats by infesting humans ...

Parasites are dangerous creatures that survive off their hosts. Here are 12 common parasites that feed on the human body.

The protein, TgAP2X-7, appears to be essential to the parasite's ability to invade a host, form plaques, and self-replicate.

Scientists used DNA testing on 1,200-year-old feces to detect E. coli, pinworms, and Giardia in ancient Mexico, and found ...

In the late 1950s, archaeologists discovered a cave in the Rio Zape Valley of Mexico. There were ancient human remains in the ...

Insects may be small, but some of them have a pack of powerful punch. From sting-venoms to disease transmission, certain ...

A rabbit lies dead in its enclosure without warning–a shock for many owners. Especially for beginners, the death of their pet ...

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

Cleaning cat litter is an odious job, but did you know it can also be bad for your health? We’ll run down the risks, and ...

People love their dogs like family, so when that tongue comes out, it feels like affection. A wet lick across the cheek seems ...

When Napoleon’s once invincible army limped out of Russia in winter 1812, frostbite and hunger were merely half the story.