Some people online believe many of us have dangerous parasites in our gut and need to flush them out with herbal supplements.

Do cleanses and detoxes live up to their hype? Reviewed by Dietitian Christa Brown, M.S., RDN, LD Parasite cleanses are popular on the internet and social media. There is very little evidence ...

One of the most interesting topics discussed in my Ornithology class was about the “con artists” found in nature… Brood parasitism occurs when a female bird (the parasite) lays her eggs in the nest of ...

The first two decades of this century saw substantial progress in the control of malaria: deaths from malaria fell by one half, and over the past 10 years, 15 countries have been certified by the ...

Haplorchis pumilio is far from a household name. But scientists have just discovered a diabolical strategy these microscopic parasites use against their enemies that’s never been seen before. When ...

Several animal species display brood care, a phenomenon where 'caring' parents provide their offspring with food and protection against predators. However, there are many others that prefer not to do ...

A declassified CIA document from 1951 has resurfaced online, drawing attention to a Soviet scientific study that explored similarities between parasitic worms and cancer tumours. It said some ...