Cyclospora, a parasite that causes intestinal illness, is sickening many people across the United States. Health experts have ...

For decades, cancer has been thought of as a purely human disease—rogue cells multiplying out of control, with no room for ...

Got a nasty stomach bug that won’t go away? It could be cyclosporiasis, a parasitic infection that causes weeks of ...

What if one of the world’s most common parasites could subtly influence the brain? The evidence is compelling in mice, ...

The outbreaks’ causes are unknown. Historically, fresh herbs and produce consumed raw were the culprits.  The illness isn’t life-threatening, but doctors recommend seeking treatment; it can be treated ...

A virus that normally infects mice has produced Parkinson’s-like brain damage in rodents without any other intervention. In a ...

The U.S. is seeing some of the highest West Nile virus activity in years.

Could a viral infection you experience today cause mental health disorders for generations of your descendants? Absolutely. Many psychological disorders are driven by a viral infection in prehistoric ...

Being able to alter your not-so-great tendencies goes beyond simply having strong willpower. A new study just revealed the brain chemical associated with breaking bad habits. The study, which was ...

This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. Mosquitoes transmit heartworm disease to dogs and cats through a single bite. Soil environments harbor microscopic ...

Tiny micro- and nanoplastic fragments seem to be turning up everywhere, including one of the most well-protected parts of the human body—the brain. In a recent study conducted by Chinese researchers, ...