When Entomophaga grylli infects locusts or grasshoppers, they climb to the tops of plants before their death. The zombie-ant ...

Key Points Chiggers are most active in the afternoon when ground temperatures are between 77°F and 86°F. Only the larval form parasites on people and animals. They are too small to see with the naked ...

Much later, in the 19th Century, swimming pools emerged in Britain and the US. But along with them came the challenge of ...

The U.S Department of Agriculture shut down animal imports through ports along the southern border due to a growing outbreak of New World Screwworms. It's a deadly parasitic fly that's spreading in ...

Eating raw fish can come with the risk of ingesting sushi worms. Here's what those scary critters actually are, and how to ...

The first new species is Idris bianor, named after the spider genus it parasitizes, according to the study. Its body length ...

A forensic scientist crouches down on a dirty factory floor. There’s a pool of blood, and they delicately dip a swab into it ...

In most cases, swimmer’s itch does not require medical attention. If you think you might have it, experts advise using ...

Some parasites can affect the eyes. Without treatment, this can lead to vision loss. Learn more about the types of eye parasites, their symptoms, and treatment options.

DOCTORS found parasites burrowed into a woman’s cornea after she made a common mistake while swimming in a pool. Maureen Cronin first thought she had an eyelash stuck in her eye, but the pain… ...

A Beijing woman’s persistent eye irritation was caused by a parasitic worm, doctors said. v2osk via Unsplash. In the bustling city of Beijing, China, a 41-year-old woman would leave ...