Canine hookworms are becoming an increasing threat to pets and people, researchers say, after finding that the parasites have ...

Texas officials issue warning about dangerous New World Screwworm parasite detected in Mexico, spreading north.

Though the pest primarily affects livestock, officials say humans, wildlife and pets can also be infected.

Only 14 human cases were reported across ... The noodle-thin parasites then burrow their way out, breaking through the skin in burning blisters. Carter made eradicating Guinea worm a top mission ...

Joe Burrow and the Cincinnati Bengals hosted the Denver Broncos in Week 17 in a pivotal game to keep their playoff hopes alive. After a slow start, with the score tied at 10-10 through three ...

Nobel Prize-winning peacemaker Jimmy Carter spent nearly four decades waging war to eliminate an ancient parasite plaguing ...

Photo by the USDA A recent detection of a flesh-eating parasite in southern ... Then, the larvae burrow into the opening and latch onto the skin. Texas officials recommend that all wounds be ...