Parasites are dangerous creatures that survive off their hosts. Here are 12 common parasites that feed on the human body.

Once thought limited to overseas, a parasite that can cause a skin-disfiguring disease may be endemic in Texas and present in other southern states, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention ...

Move over mosquitos. There’s another blood-sucking biter Americans need to guard against because it can spread disease: the sand fly. Sand flies are tiny tan flies — about the quarter of the size of a ...

Allergies, infections, and parasites are the top causes of skin issues in pets. Atopic dermatitis (environmental allergy) is a common, often lifelong condition in dogs and cats. Secondary bacterial ...

Parasites, ranging from tapeworms to microscopic protozoa like Giardia, pose significant health threats by infesting humans ...

Skin conditions in dogs are very common, so it's important to recognize the symptoms and understand the factors that cause them. Dr. Rebecca MacMillan, a vet with over 15 years of experience, says she ...

The sight of white “dandruff” flakes on your dog’s coat might be one of the first signs of dog dry skin, but it’s important to be on the lookout for less obvious symptoms. Dogs with dry skin can also ...

A joint Russian-American paper was published by Pharmaceutics. An international researcher team of Louisiana Tech University, Gubkin University and Kazan Federal University reported the fabrication of ...