James Cook University scientists have found stonefish toxins could be used to fight parasitic worm infections suffered by ...

For dogs housed at Texas kennels, age and fecal score are important factors for screening for subclinical Giardia infections.

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

Key points A 40-year-old man was referred to our internal medicine clinic for assessment of a 3-month history of unintentional weight loss and daily night sweats with subjective fevers. He had been ...

Park entrances and playgrounds contaminated with infectious Toxocara roundworm eggs. Keep parks clean to avoid parastic ...

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

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

Parasites can cause digestive issues, fatigue, skin problems, anemia, and more. Symptoms vary, often mistaken for other ...

An extinct lineage of parasitic wasps dating from the mid-Cretaceous period and preserved in amber may have used their Venus ...

Eating undercooked meat is never a good idea—it can give you a nasty case of food poisoning within 24 hours. And there are ...

From mice performing first aid to birds using antioxidants, animals display remarkable self-medication behaviors that could ...

Research in mice identifies protein responsible for regulating gut movement in response to pressure, exercise, and ...