In most cases, the rash from a wandering worm is in a foot, ankle, thigh, or rear—basically from a person walking or sitting in fecal-contaminated soil with exposed skin. But, in the New England ...

A medical scan showed live hookworms in a woman’s stomach ... from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.

Researchers behind a new study found widespread resistance to benzimidazole-based dewormers in Australia, which are commonly used to treat dogs with parasites that can also spread to humans.

Common intestinal parasites in dogs include roundworms, tapeworms, and hookworms. Some worms, like roundworms and hookworms, can also infect humans. If your dog has worms, it's crucial to get rid ...