A parasitic infection transmitted to humans by cats affects billions of people and can alter their behavior. New research ...

Researchers from Auburn University, in a landmark collaboration with Brazil's Oswaldo Cruz Foundation (FIOCRUZ), the world's ...

Low doses of a drug already approved for treating rare genetic conditions in humans kills mosquitoes dead. Scientists say it ...

Most people exposed to the parasites behind babesiosis don't get sick, but for others, the infection can be deadly.

A woman consumed a 'substantial amount of leftover crayfish' and later sustained a fever and lost the ability to communicate ...

In extreme cases, the swelling can be profound, resulting in a condition known as elephantiasis. This is because the worm infestation causes not just swelling, but also skin changes – making it ...

In a groundbreaking study, scientists at James Cook University in Cairns have discovered how toxins from stonefish could be ...

An alarming report has highlighted the risk posed by a vision-robbing parasite that could be lurking in your local park.

Most humans have long-lived infections in various tissues-including in the nervous system-that typically do not result in disease.