Lungworm is a generic term for a parasite that infects the lungs. I’ve thankfully never diagnosed a case of cat lungworms during my veterinary career so far. While it can go undetected and not ...

Treatment for whipworms differs significantly from other cat worms, so it’s vital to know what to expect and how to protect ...

An ecologist shares his passion for parasites. From their vital roles in nature, to strange super powers and extraordinarily complex life cycles, parasites are natural wonders worthy of protection.

Remember when your mom told you to be careful cleaning the cat’s litter box? Well, that same parasite everyone’s been avoiding might actually be the next big thing in brain medicine.

Parasite, zombie, leech - these words are often used to describe people in unkind ways. Many of us recoil when ticks, ...

Opinions expressed by Forbes Contributors are their own. GrrlScientist writes about evolution, ecology, behavior and health. It was previously known that the parasite causes abortions (pregnancy ...