City birds are using cigarette butts in their nests to reduce parasites, but the toxic tradeoff may come with hidden risks ...

Fairfax County Police have released body‑worn camera footage Thursday as they continue investigating a case in which a man ...

Intestinal worms can help reduce inflammation in the human body—but only if they have enough dietary fiber. Without it, they switch into a hibernation-like state and their protective effect disappears ...

However, dog owners are being urged to check their pets after walks now that we are entering tick season in the UK. With ...

Some wellness influencers think many people have parasites and should use special supplements to flush them out. Is there science behind the claims?

For decades, scientists used a mirror experiment to explore whether animals could recognize themselves. In that test, researchers placed a mark on an animal’s body where it could only be seen in a ...

Every multicellular organism, from tiny worms to humans, elephants, and whales, needs a way for their cells to connect with each other to form tissues, organs, and organize their overall body plan.

Some people online believe many of us have dangerous parasites in our gut and need to flush them out with herbal supplements. Here's what doctors say about the trend.

Male green treefrogs attract mates with loud calls, but new research shows parasites can subtly change those signals.

A parasite called Toxoplasma gondii infects an enormous number of people around the world. Scientists estimate that up to one ...

Across the animal kingdom, sound is more than communication—it's a signal of survival and success. From birds and primates to ...

The family, including the mother and her five children, detail what they describe as neglectful medical care, inedible food ...