Alien (1979) thrived as a sci-fi/horror film by taking the mystery of space exploration and the vast unknowns of the universe ...

A parasitic worm infection, also known as a helminth infection, occurs when parasitic worms, or helminths, infect the body.

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, more than two in five American adults have obesity, a common and ...

In the United States, the most well-known skin-penetrating parasitic worm, called a nematode, is the hookworm. But globally, ...

A dog's double coat plays a key role in keeping them safe and healthy. Shaving such canines can result in several ...

Staff members believe the sunfish stopped eating when the aquarium was temporarily closed because it was lonely.

Across most of the Northeast, getting bitten by a blacklegged tick- also called a deer tick - is a risk during spring, summer, and fall. A new Dartmouth study, published in Parasites and Vectors, ...

Across most of the Northeast, getting bitten by a blacklegged tick—also called a deer tick—is a risk during spring, summer, ...

Researchers have described the neurodegeneration that occurs in the nervous system of the bowel in Batten disease, a rare and fatal genetic condition. In their latest study, a team showed that gene ...

Nearly a third of Americans are exposed to unregulated contaminants in drinking water, with higher levels of exposure ...

This endangered invertebrate is harmless to humans — and rabbits. Saving it from extinction might even benefit both species.

A sick pet is a pet parent’s most dreaded experience. While many illnesses can be treated with medication, some require more ...