“We are continuing to work with our partners to investigate this outbreak," said Su Mably with Public Health Wales Kimberlee Speakman is a digital writer at PEOPLE. She has been working at PEOPLE ...

A microscopic parasite that can live for decades in the human brain infects an estimated one-third of the world's population - usually without causing symptoms. But in people with weakened immune ...

A McDonald's customer recently posted on Reddit after finding a parasite in a Filet-O-Fish sandwich. Commenters on the thread quickly pointed out that this is actually common in wild-caught fish.

Russell has a PhD in the history of medicine, violence, and colonialism. His research has explored topics including ethics, science governance, and medical involvement in violent contexts. Russell has ...

More than 90% of popular freshwater fish in Southern California are carrying human-infecting parasites, researchers say. This poses a significant danger for those who like to eat freshly caught ...

Two species of fish-borne parasites have been found in freshwater fish routinely caught for consumption. Researchers say people could be eating the fish in ways that are conducive to transmission. The ...

A recent study by researchers at the UW reveals a deadly parasite in local coyotes that transfers to dogs and humans.