Canine hookworms are becoming an increasing threat to pets and people, researchers say, after finding that the parasites have ...

Trichuris incognita is a newfound intestinal roundworm closely related to the whipworm parasite. However, it is significantly ...

The 39th U.S. president aimed to quash the debilitating water-based infection before he died. Through the Carter Center's ...

Parasitic infections or worms can affect anyone, regardless of age or location. While often associated with unsanitary ...

An ecologist shares his passion for parasites. From their vital roles in nature, to strange super powers and extraordinarily complex life cycles, parasites are natural wonders worthy of protection.

AUSTIN, Texas (KXAN) — A parasitic worm eradicated in the United States ... but they can also infect birds, pets and humans, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

New research reveals that canine hookworms in Australia are developing growing resistance to drugs. New research indicates ...