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

Nyan htoo has had a rough life. First, the bear was captured, alongside his brother, by poachers in China. A bunch of monks in Myanmar rescued the pair from being sold to the illegal bile industry, ...

Tips for preventing parasitic worms include limiting consumption of raw meat or fish, disinfecting all cutting boards or utensils used for raw foods, and washing your hands with soap and water before ...

Three types of parasites can cause disease in humans. They are protozoa, carried by mosquitos, helminths, such as roundworm, and ectoparasites, for instance lice and bed bugs. Parasites are organisms ...

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A 68-year-old Nebraska woman has become the second human in history to discover parasitic cattle worms wriggling around her eyeballs. The cringy case—which surfaced just two years after the first case ...

Hoards of flesh-eating worms have erupted from the ground in Texas, terrifying local residents. The invasive hammerhead worms — which can grow up to a foot long — came to the surface in the ...