Swimmer's itch from goose poop parasites near Brandy Creek Beach left some allergic Whiskeytown park guests scratching days later.

Every summer across the nation, lake lovers have to contend with swimmers’ itch—an annoying rash caused by parasites in warm ...

Poorly maintained pools can serve as breeding grounds for parasites, bacteria, and viruses — potentially leading to a range ...

Sea lice can be found along the entire North Carolina coast, The N&O previously reported. Each summer, thimble jellyfish make ...

Swimmer's itch from goose poop parasites near Brandy Creek Beach left some allergic Whiskeytown park guests scratching days later.

While the parasites may be small, their bite brings a risk of infectious ... Monitor your health, and if you experience fever ...

In today’s Health Alert, a ban on relocating birds in Michigan due to the bird flu outbreak is raising concerns about Swimmer ...

Try applying a waterproof barrier, like petroleum jelly, waterproof sunscreen, or other skin oil, to reduce the larvae’s ...

A second man from Albany, N.Y., aged 66, who received the donor’s other kidney also developed a parasitic infection, the ...

A tick bite can look like a red, swollen area on your skin. There may also be a bull's eye around the bite. Sometimes, the ...

As you spend more time outside and in nature, it’s important to be aware of your surroundings. While ticks might look like ...

Use fish quickly. Eat fresh or defrosted seafood within a day or two. You can freeze fresh-caught fish within that time frame ...