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

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

Cleaning cat litter is an odious job, but did you know it can also be bad for your health? We’ll run down the risks, and ...

The protein, TgAP2X-7, appears to be essential to the parasite's ability to invade a host, form plaques, and self-replicate.

Rajshekhar Gaji was staring at something that should not exist. Under his microscope, parasites that should have been ...