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

There are more parasites than any other organism on Earth—which is one of the reasons Emmitt Jolly finds the common but misunderstood creatures so fascinating. “That is the most successful form of ...

The Hopkins County Health Department has declared a Giardia outbreak at a Kentucky restaurant. The outbreak has been linked to El Tapatio, a popular Mexican Cantina, located in the city of ...

HOPKINS COUNTY, Ky. (WKRC) — An outbreak of Giardia has begun to migrate across Kentucky, according to health officials. A statement issued by Kentucky Public Health Monday states that officials are ...

Along with ticks, fleas and heartworm, there’s another parasitic organism that can cause a host of problems for dogs. Giardia (also known as giardiasis) is an intestinal infection caused by a parasite ...

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

Lately, social media feeds have been crawling with testimonials about "parasite cleanses" and DIY worm detoxes. Many people may be unknowingly infected, influencers on TikTok and Instagram claim, and ...

Credit - Photo-Illustration by Chloe Dowling (Source Images: Christoph Burgstedt—Getty Images, Kateryna Kon—Science Photo Library/Getty Images (2), Sinhyu/Getty Images) There are more parasites than ...