Ticks are parasites that bite and feed on humans and pets. They can spread Lyme disease and other infections. Here's what to ...

The UN Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) is continuing efforts to update scientific advice on foodborne parasites. A ...

A shocking new study shows that 90% of freshwater fish in Southern California may be carrying parasites that can infect ...

Much later, in the 19th Century, swimming pools emerged in Britain and the US. But along with them came the challenge of ...

In today’s Health Alert, a ban on relocating birds in Michigan due to the bird flu outbreak is raising concerns about Swimmer ...

Ticks are active in Macomb County. Here's what to do to protect yourself this summer before and after spending time outdoors.

Researchers have identified two proteins in an organelle specific to Plasmodium falciparum that could be used as drug targets ...

The move is part of the government's plans for protecting the U.S. from the New World screwworm fly, which could devastate ...

Ticks can attach to any part of the human body but are often found in hard-to-see areas such as the groin, armpits and scalp, ...

Researchers want the parasite to be added to the diseases that public health officials are required to report. Researchers ...

HEALTH warnings have been issued over salad bags due to potentially deadly contamination fears. The popular ready-to-eat ...

The US has reportedly drawn up plans to breed billions of flies over Mexico in an attempt to eradicate a vicious variety of ...