Parasites are organisms that feed off their hosts for survival. Such parasitic creatures can cause mild to serious symptoms and, in some cases, fatal infections in their hosts. “Overall, parasites ...

Three years ago, Laura Gaither and her family spent their summer vacation in Panama City Beach, Florida. One afternoon, while rinsing sand off her feet, the 35-year-old Alabama resident felt something ...

While sleep is often viewed as a peaceful escape from the demands of the day, it’s also when an invisible ecosystem on your face springs to life. Every night, microscopic creatures called Demodex ...

A new study suggests that humans have a distinct, itchy defense response to ticks and other ectoparasites. By Sabrina Imbler In a way, nausea is our trusty personal bodyguard. Feeling nauseated is ...