No matter how bad things might seem, at least you haven't accidentally eaten fox poop and developed an insidious tapeworm ...

For parasitologists, the answer is simple. Neatly housed in each of the myriad segments of a giant T. solium tapeworm are ...

A rare case in Tunisia highlights the danger of letting dogs lick faces, potentially transmitting the Echinococcus granulosus ...

Hundreds of parasites have the ability to infect humans, including lice, mites and ticks. However, parasite cleanses ...

“The fossil evidence suggests dinosaurs had at least small parasites,” said Jarzembowski. “Thorny-headed worms can be found ...

Veterinarian Amy Fox told Newsweek that owners should "never underestimate" how inviting their pets' beds are to pests.

The chef went so far as to offer a VND 1 billion (USD 39,400) reward to anyone who could prove the dish's legitimacy. To ...

A POTENTIALLY deadly parasite carried by snails is creeping into popular European holiday spots, experts have warned. The bug ...

Do pets need heartworm preventative in winter?: Year-round prevention is critical here in Louisiana since the threat is always present. Many preventatives also include protection for other intestinal ...

Image via Shutterstock A veterinarian is warning against one common habit that you may let your dog do. Many pet owners see ...