Heartbreaking animal neglect case in Dayton leads to 33 rescues; arrest

Reader discretion is advised as this article covers alleged extreme animal abuse and neglect. DAYTON, Ohio (WDTN) – The ...

Brain-infecting 'raccoon roundworm' parasite found in dog in San Fernando Valley

A dog in the San Fernando Valley was found to have Baylisascaris, or raccoon roundworm, eggs in its system during a routine ...
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A parasite can control animal behavior and affect humans

Toxoplasmosis is a parasite that can control rodent behavior and may increase risk-taking and accidents in infected humans.

Protecting your pet from parasites in the New Year and all year long

This Daytime segment is sponsored by Elanco Animal Health. Credelio Quattro (lotilaner, moxidectin, praziquantel, and ...
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Baby birds arrive covered in parasites and their condition raises concern

Several baby birds are brought in after being found heavily infested with parasites. Their weakened condition raises ...

Hybrid parasites threaten progress against one of the world's most widespread neglected diseases

New research led by Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine (LSTM) warns that hybrid forms of the parasites that cause ...

4 shark bites in 48 hours: how what we do on land may shape shark behaviour

Beachgoers in Australia are on high alert following four shark incidents in New South Wales in 48 hours. On Tuesday morning, ...

Flesh-eating screwworm in Mexico found near Texas border, threatening livestock

A case of New World screwworm was detected in livestock in the Mexican state of Tamaulipas, which borders the southern tip of ...

4 shark bites in 48 hours: How what we do on land may shape shark behavior

Beachgoers in Australia are on high alert following four shark incidents in New South Wales in 48 hours.

Common brain parasite can infect your immune cells—here's why that's probably OK

The parasite that may already live in your brain can infect the very immune cells trying to destroy it, but new UVA Health research reveals how our bodies keep it under control.
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Some Kashechewan First Nation residents test positive for parasite amid evacuation

A least 28 people from a northern Ontario First Nation that was largely evacuated after the failure of its water system have ...

This Common Brain Parasite Can Infect the Immune Cells Meant To Kill It

Scientists have uncovered a hidden battle between a widespread brain parasite and the immune cells tasked with destroying it. A parasite that can quietly persist in the human brain is capable of ...