An annual report has found 143 people were confirmed to have had cryptosporidiosis during an outbreak in Devon in May 2024, ...

A second transplant patient also became infected, leading their doctors to surmise that their new kidneys were likely to ...

In a disturbing case of medical misdiagnosis, an 18-year-old boy was treated for tuberculosis (TB) for six months before ...

Much later, in the 19th Century, swimming pools emerged in Britain and the US. But along with them came the challenge of ...

A 43-year-old man discovered a dragon worm parasite up to 70cm long in his leg after self-extracting it at home, prompting ...

A University of California, Riverside-led team has made an advance in the basic understanding of Plasmodium falciparum, the ...

Cases of cryptosporidium infection began appearing in visitors to the Cowbridge Farm Shop in the Vale of Glamorgan in March.

Ticks are parasites that bite and feed on humans and pets. They can spread Lyme disease and other infections. Here's what to ...

An immunocompromised woman’s cat stirred up a lot more trouble than usual (for a cat). In a recent case report, doctors ...

From cancer to infectious diseases to neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer's disease and Parkinson's disease, there ...

Conservative influencers are pushing livestock dewormers along with DIY “detox” potions, and people are posting photos of ...