Human lice evolved alongside early humans, adapting to changes like reduced body hair and the development of clothing. While head lice primarily cause discomfort, body lice can transmit serious ...

Archaeologists analyzing a Roman sewer at Vindolanda uncover evidence soldiers lived with chronic gut parasites despite ...

For human societies, insects are part of a shared ecology involving the gamut of symbiotic relations. Insects (and arthropods ...

The Scottish Environment Protection Agency is adopting a Draconian approach to the way sea lice are controlled ...

A new analysis of sewer drains from the Roman fort of Vindolanda, close to Hadrian's Wall, has shown that the occupants were ...

Health officials in Arizona have announced a voluntary recall of a number of marijuana products amid contamination concerns. Here's what to know about the products affected.

Roundworms are eight- to 12-inches-long and live in the intestines, They can cause abdominal pain, fever, and diarrhea. The types of roundworms typically in humans include pinworms and ascariasis, but ...

Sediments from a Roman latrine at Vindolanda show soldiers were infected with multiple intestinal parasites, including ...

Birds are usually linked with freedom, beauty, and calm. They sit on trees, sing in the morning, and feel safe to be around.

Roman soldiers at Hadrian’s Wall weren’t just defending the frontier—they were also battling parasites that made daily life ...