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

Lately, social media feeds have been crawling with testimonials about "parasite cleanses" and DIY worm detoxes. Many people may be unknowingly infected, influencers on TikTok and Instagram claim, and ...

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

Learn about Giardiasis, its symptoms like diarrhoea and bloating, causes including contaminated water and effective treatment ...

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) – A parasitic disease called Chagas may be establishing itself in the United States, and the “kissing bugs” that cause the illness are known to live in Ohio, according to a ...

The parasite that causes the deadly disease malaria is full of tiny crystals that constantly spin—a mystery for decades. New ...

More than 90 percent of popular freshwater game fish in Southern California contain a parasite that is capable of inducing strokes or heart attacks in the humans who eat them. Researchers said the ...