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

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

As Texas ramps up efforts to stop the spread of a flesh-eating parasite, health officials confirmed Monday the first U.S. case of the New World screwworm (NWS) in a human. The case involved a patient ...

The first human case of the flesh-eating parasite new world screwworm has been detected in the United States, the Department of Health and Human Services said early Monday. The case, related to a ...

Brandi Glanville revealed she’s been in and out of the hospital after shocking fans with a swollen-face selfie. “What happened?” the “Real Housewives of Beverly Hills alum wrote on X Sunday. “I wish I ...

The "Real Housewives of Beverly Hills" alum said she’s “sick of being sick” and “hiding out” as she deals with an ongoing health problem Charles Sykes/Bravo via Getty; Brandi Glanville/X Brandi ...

A new study has found that horses with higher parasitic loads also have worse coat conditions, thanks to a novel tool with far-reaching impacts developed by UConn researchers. This work was led by ...

The New World screwworm typically infests livestock like cattle but can also affect humans, with the infestation described as "very painful" Michael Nied has been a digital news editor with PEOPLE ...