Some people online believe many of us have dangerous parasites in our gut and need to flush them out with herbal supplements.

"Getting the ants high up in the grass for when cattle or deer graze during the cool morning and evening hours, and then down again to avoid the sun’s deadly rays, is quite smart. Our discovery ...

Social media can be a good thing when it comes to connecting with loved ones, learning new skills, or becoming engaged in social change. But misinformation commonly spreads across social media sites ...

A first-of-its-kind University of Stirling study could better inform strategies to control salmon lice, after researchers uncovered major differences in the secretions the parasite produces as larvae.

Their creations may not be pretty, but certain fish have developed what could be the world's most effective and ecologically sound parasite deterrent: "mosquito nets" constructed out of fish mucus.

When you're sick you'll often produce more phlegm, and might notice it's thicker or a different color: white, green, yellow or maybe even brown. We all produce mucus, even when healthy. Mucus is a ...

Social media is a great tool for awareness, but when it comes to medical advice, there may be a lot of misinformation that can be far from the truth. Here’s what an NHS doctor has to say about these ...

Quick Take Flatworms are invasive species in many countries including Europe. Because they can reproduce asexually and are ...

Eggs are clearly visible in the healthy water flea of the species Daphnia magna on the left. The infected water flea of the same species on the right has been castrated by the parasite and is no ...