BOZEMAN, Mont. — The Gallatin City-County Health Department is currently investigating a confirmed outbreak of Cryptosporidiosis; a parasitic disease likely linked with consuming turkey sandwiches.

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. It is sleek ...

A video on Facebook is catching a lot of attention. It shows what looks like an infestation of small, clear creatures digging in the sand in Satellite Beach."Sand fleas — the name is interesting ...

Getting rid of them is a big job, and you'll do anything to eliminate them - like finding out what smells do fleas dislike (in hopes that'll keep them away). But do smells actually deter fleas?

Does a parasite cleanse actually work? Find out more about these detoxes, their side effects, and safety considerations.

VIENNA — Schistosoma haematobium can trigger cancer-related gene activity in the cervix, increasing the risk for cervical cancer, according to data presented at the ESCMID Global meeting.

New research suggests that an “often-overlooked” parasitic infection, already linked to bladder cancer, may also raise the risk of cervical cancer.

In some orchids, photosynthesis is out and parasitism is in. Instead of making food from sunlight, some of these plants have become parasitic and primarily suck nutrients out of the fungi in their ...

Parasitic orchids are healthier Date: February 19, 2025 Source: Kobe University Summary: Why have some orchids stopped photosynthesis and become parasites feeding on fungi? Researchers found that ...

Fleas aren't a sign of a home's cleanliness. Instead, experts said they're a regular part of the environment.

Where do fleas come from? Simply put, Cohen said fleas are a regular occurrence in the environment. Associate Professor of Entomology at the University of Kentucky Jonathan Larson added if fleas ...

AUSTIN (KXAN) — There’s a new infectious worm that Texas officials are warning about. The New World Screwworm was recently detected in Mexico, and the Texas Department of Parks and Wildlife is ...