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The Department of Health and Human Services confirmed the first human case of a flesh-eating parasite in the U.S. Here's what ...

Researchers are working on manipulating the digestive systems of wax worms to create a scalable way of disposing of plastic.

The results showed that the more extreme heat events people experienced, the faster their biological age accelerated relative ...

The CDC says the “kissing bug,” which spreads the parasite that causes Chagas disease, may be becoming endemic in the U.S.

Human Case of Flesh-Eating Screwworms Detected in U.S.

Chagas disease​ is already endemic to 21 countries in the Americas, and growing evidence of the parasite is challenging the ...

Here is what you need to know about the causes of Chagas disease, the symptoms, and how you can protect yourself.

Animals often rely on instincts and strategies that look shocking to human eyes. These behaviors can involve unusual hunting ...

Millions of people around the world are estimated to have Chagas disease, a potentially fatal, parasitic illness.

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These deep-sea worms, which are 1% arsenic, are only found at the hottest hydrothermal vents in the western Pacific.