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Romans living in ancient Britain were plagued by intestinal parasites, all of which are spread by fecal contamination ...

From land-borne pathogens to high-speed vessel strikes, Pacific whales and dolphins are caught in a "perfect storm" where ...

A dangerous raccoon roundworm is spreading across Europe, causing severe brain damage and blindness in rare human cases. Is India at risk too?

Chaga is a parasitic mushroom that slowly consumes living trees, yet humans have turned it into a powerful health resource. This video explores how the fungus spreads through forests and what makes it ...

Health officials are warning of a parasitic fly whose larvae feed on living tissue and can infest humans. The larvae feed on healthy tissue, according to health experts. New World Screwworm was ...

The New World Screwworm has rapidly spread northward from Panama since 2023 and farther into Central America. As of early September, the parasitic fly was present in seven states in southern Mexico, ...

This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. California health officials warn that the New World Screwworm could arrive in the state from an infested traveler ...

Recent evidence is leading to Chagas disease being classified as endemic in the U.S., which means it occurs regularly within an area, community or even country. Chagas disease is a potentially fatal ...

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LOS ANGELES (KABC) -- A parasitic infection called Chagas disease from so-called "kissing bugs" has made its way to California -- and it's causing some concern. The infection can spread in several ...