New World screwworm was largely eradicated from the U.S. and Central America in the 1960s and 1980s, respectively. But the ...

A stomach-churning simulation has demonstrated what happened to a young girl who contracted a brain-eating parasite. In 2016, ...

In laboratory mice, the authors report that the ability of K. pintolopesii to stimulate immune responses is dependent on ...

A research team has uncovered a molecular strategy employed by worm parasites (helminths) to evade host immune defenses. This discovery opens new avenues for the development of innovative vaccines and ...

These parasites typically enter the human body when ... Lice are small, wingless insects that infest the scalp and hair of humans, feeding on blood. Head lice are particularly common in children ...

From microscopic mites dwelling in our hair follicles to sizable tapeworms inhabiting our intestines, the human body plays ...

However, very limited research supports these claims. Parasites are organisms that transmit an infection to the body of another living being and live off the host to survive. While some parasites ...

Now, Swedish researchers may have identified an unlikely solution in the form of a slime, inspired by the slick coating that covers parasites in the stomach of cows. This slimy coating helps the ...

Jessica Wrubel is an accomplished writer, copy editor, and fact checker, working for over 15 years for various publications owned by Tribune Publishing, The Arena Group, and Hearst Communications ...

Bumps on your scalp can occur with trapped hair follicles or acne. But sometimes they can be an indicator of another health condition. Bumps on your scalp can be a symptom of a few different ...

Similar to the bumps that can form on your face, back, or chest—scalp acne is something that can happen to anyone, anytime. Meet the Experts: Mona Gohara, M.D., board-certified dermatologist at ...

Parasites are organisms that survive by living on or inside a host body and feeding off its nutrients. They have the ability to inflict various health issues like digestive problems, fatigue, and ...