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

Parasitic worms are having a slimy moment. In the wake of news that a 3-inch snake parasite burrowed into a woman's brain comes the horrifying report of giant intestinal worms that went wandering in a ...

The paper «Ascaris exposure associated with lung function, asthma and DNA-methylation in Northern-Europe» was just published in The Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology. The study is a ...

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