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

A worm parasite that is typically found in rats and slugs, but can jump to mammals, has become more widespread across the southeastern region of the US, a new study by the Centers for Disease Control ...

Scientists have found over a dozen parasitic worms in the eyes of a black bear, renewing fears that humans could face an emerging danger from the tiny worms that can cause blindness. The black bear ...

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

A new study published by the CDC found this parasite becoming more widespread in areas it hadn't been seen before. A parasite that is typically found on rats and slugs but can jump to mammals is ...