If you've handled cat litter or eaten raw meat or unwashed produce, there’s a chance you might have a permanent toxoplasmosis ...

Instead, opt for low-mercury alternatives like salmon, sardines, anchovies, and shrimp, which provide essential nutrients ...

Is cat ownership both a trope of a childless woman and an actual cause for fewer children being born? Studies show that a ...

Male fertility rates have been plummeting over the past half-century. An analysis from 1992 noted a steady decrease in sperm counts and quality since the 1940s.

Mindy Weisberger's new book details the crafty worms, fungi, and other parasites that have learned to mind-control their ...

An assortment of research across clinical and basic science fields was on full display at this year’s UB Resident and Fellow Research Day, which took place May 30 in the Jacobs School of Medicine and ...

New data shows 80 of UK sheep farms exposed to toxoplasma. Learn how farmers can act to protect flocks and avoid major reproductive losses.

Clay soils gain 23% better drainage capacity when amended with composted cellulose litter, while sandy soils improve water ...

A study revealed that pregnant women who have direct contact with cats during pregnancy are twice as likely to contract toxoplasmosis.

Accumulating evidence suggests that a common single-celled parasite called Toxoplasma gondii may also be a contributor: An April 2025 study showed for the first time that "human sperm lose their ...

New research suggests that Toxoplasma gondii, a common parasite spread primarily through infected cat feces, might directly damage human sperm, adding a new layer to the complex mystery behind ...

FERTILITY rates appear to have been declining in both men and women globally – and a common parasite may be a potential cause ...