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

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Threadworms spend up to 10 minutes exploring human skin before finding the best place to burrow in. When a specific dopamine signal is blocked, the worms almost completely stop trying to penetrate the ...

Ringworm has nothing to do with worms, despite its misleading name that has confused people for generations. This common fungal infection affects millions of people worldwide, creating characteristic ...

New research, published in The Journal of Immunology, discovered that a parasitic worm suppresses neurons in the skin to evade detection. The researchers suggest that the worm likely evolved this ...

The absence of zombie worms on these bones suggests that the expanding oxygen minimum zones in the northeast Pacific and ...

A 30-year-old New England woman’s symptoms started with a burning sensation in her feet. Over the following two days, the ...

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — Springtime in Arkansas brings a lot with it like severe weather, pollen, and even a variety of bugs. During this time of year, it's common to see more creepy crawlers, even the ...