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An unpleasant parasite spread by flies was kicked out of the U.S. decades ago — but now it seems to be making its return. As ...

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Image via Shutterstock Researchers are warning about a deadly parasite that appears to be on the rise. Hunters and trappers ...

Three states have legalized over-the-counter sales of ivermectin, but people should only take it for approved uses with ...

Cats are naturally curious creatures. Perhaps a little too curious. While these little furballs are often associated with sleeping throughout the day, they’re also natural explorers. They find great ...

The Jurassic fossil Juracanthocephalus reveals a key evolutionary link between rotifers and parasitic acanthocephalans, resolving debates about their origins and anatomy. A research team from the Nanj ...

New insights into the mechanisms that cause more severe cases of schistosomiasis -- a disease caused by parasitic worms and second only to malaria in terms of potential harm -- have been revealed.

According to a study published in the journal Animals, the top reasons why 2,836 cats and dogs were given to a shelter ...

These medically significant parasites infect a wide range of hosts, including humans, pigs, dogs, cats, and fish. Acanthocephalans are characterized by their worm-like body shape and a retractable ...