British marine biologist and photographer Richard Smith focuses his work on the ocean’s tiniest and weirdest creatures.

What Is a Pinworm Infection? A pinworm infection is an intestinal illness that's very common in elementary school-aged children. Pinworms are small, thin, pin-shaped worms that sometimes live in ...

In the highlands of southern Brazil sat an “aggressive” creature covered in scars and visibly infected by parasites. Something about the animal caught the attention of visiting scientists — and for ...

A seemingly harmless nap turned into a life-changing ordeal for a Florida man who lost vision in one eye after sleeping with ...

Yellow or green discharge (pus) in the eye The eyelids are stuck (matted) together with pus after sleep After being wiped away, the pus comes back during the day Often caused by a bacterial eye ...

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.

A return of the parasites to the U.S. would cause major health concerns ... The federal agency adds: "If you have an NWS infestation, you may see maggots (larvae) around or in an open wound. They ...

Whether blurred vision affects one eye or both, vision changes are always a concern that needs attention from an eye specialist. Blurry vision may be a sudden medical emergency. But even if it's not ...

The diversity of wildlife in Alberta surpasses that in many other Canadian jurisdictions. Resident wild species can range from ants and antelope to walleye and whiskeyjacks, and includes naturally ...

Their heads have “large” copper eyes and “thin” lips ... A Boana quiriri, or Quiriri gladiator frog, with parasites (seen as bright orange spots) on its limbs. Photo from Paulo D.

Swelling of eyelids or area around the eye No redness of white part of the eye (sclera) No yellow or green discharge (pus) Swelling is not caused by an eye injury. If so, see that guide. Mosquito ...

The treatment, known as Rose Bengal Photodynamic Antimicrobial Therapy (RB-PDAT), combines a bioactive synthetic small molecule known as Rose Bengal Sodium with a light-based medical device to help ...