The fly larvae, which can burrow into living flesh, pose a severe threat to livestock, wildlife, pets, and in rare cases, humans. Once eggs are laid in an open wound, the larvae hatch and feed on ...

The countryside bursts into a riveting palette of colours this time of year – perfect for long, crisp walks with your dog. But with the change of season also comes a deadly threat to dogs: lungworm.

The United States kept its border with Mexico closed to cattle for much of 2025 to protect its herds from the New World ...

If you live in Africa, parasitic worms and mosquitos are some of your worst enemies. Together, they infect millions of people, causing horrible diseases like river blindness or conditions like ...

University of Cincinnati graduate Joshua Carlson holds a container of uninfected kissing bugs, the insects responsible for transmitting the parasite responsible for Chagas disease. He was lead author ...

The first human case of a deadly, flesh-eating parasite called “new world screwworm” has been detected in the United States, according to the Department of Health and Human Services. According to ...

(The Hill) — The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) released a Tuesday report raising awareness about the deadly “kissing bug” disease, also known as Chagas. Chagas disease can cause ...

A human case of flesh-eating screwworm was detected in the United States related to the latest outbreak of the parasite in Central America, according to officials. The patient had recently returned to ...

Fishing duo Cole and Jay fish a hidden swampy lake despite deadly parasites. Suspected mountain lion attack in Colorado ...