A 43-year-old man discovered a dragon worm parasite up to 70cm long in his leg after self-extracting it at home, prompting ...

Authorities have closed two official swimming sites in the Netherlands and issued dozens of health warnings as summer ...

Killer whales have been seen detaching lengths of seaweed and using them to massage each other—the first evidence of ...

After taking him in, we were able to locate his owner, who admitted they had not provided Slim Jim with veterinary care,” the ...

Learn more about the types of eye parasites, their symptoms, and treatment options. Health Conditions ... As the parasite moves under the skin, people experience itchy swellings under their skin.

Louisiana is on the brink of allowing ivermectin to be sold in pharmacies without a prescription. The measure awaits the ...

Every night while you sleep, microscopic eight-legged parasites called Demodex mites emerge from your pores and crawl on your face. Nearly all adults host these mites, which feed on skin oils and ...

Before going for a hike or hitting a park this summer, here’s what you need to know about ticks — and the diseases they carry ...

It’s the summer time and the weather is fine, but only up to a point. Those hot August nights are great for spending time ...

As the FWS explains, the black dots are a sign of flatworms, who embed themselves under the animal's skin. The cycle that leads to this phenomenon is quite complicated: ...

Head lice, fleas and tapeworms have been humanity’s companions throughout our evolutionary history. Yet, the greatest parasite of the modern age is no blood-sucking invertebrate.

Ron Reimink knew how uncomfortable and annoying swimmer’s itch could be. He spent much of his adult life trying to eradicate it in lakes across northern Michigan. Then one day, he realized he was ...