You can take certain steps to lower your chances of becoming an unwitting host to one of these nasties. Practicing basic ...
More than 90% of popular freshwater fish in Southern California are carrying human-infecting parasites, researchers say. This poses a significant danger for those who like to eat freshly caught ...
Here’s a comforting thought: you might not actually be alone in your own body right now. Parasites are far more common than ...
Scientists in Europe have updated the knowledge around parasites in fish based on available surveillance data. The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) scientific opinion also evaluated methods for ...
An international team of scientists has shed light on the development of the malaria parasite and has identified a unique protein essential for its survival and transmission, which offers a promising ...
Cases of intestinal illnesses traced to a parasite are higher than normal in Wake County. Health officials haven’t yet identified the contaminated food. As of Aug. 12, 135 cases of cyclosporiasis — an ...
A North American river otter (Lontra canadensis) wanders through a forest at the Smithsonian Environmental Research Center. Credit: Calli Wise, Smithsonian Environmental Research Center YouTube video: ...