A University of California, Riverside-led team has made an advance in the basic understanding of Plasmodium falciparum, the ...

Ticks are parasites that bite and feed on humans and pets. They can spread Lyme disease and other infections. Here's what to ...

Much later, in the 19th Century, swimming pools emerged in Britain and the US. But along with them came the challenge of ...

The UN Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) is continuing efforts to update scientific advice on foodborne parasites. A ...

The 61-year-old man received a new kidney from a deceased donor after being diagnosed with “nephrosclerosis-related end-stage ...

Parasitic tapeworm larvae release glutamate and other excitatory molecules that can directly excite brain neurons.

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

Ticks are active in Macomb County. Here's what to do to protect yourself this summer before and after spending time outdoors.

Rising summer temperatures pose serious health risks for dogs. Here are expert tips on how to care for your furry friends.

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

For years, scientists have believed that inflammation inevitably increases with age, quietly fuelling diseases like heart ...