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 ...

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

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A while back, Reddit user No_Camera29 asked, "What's a creepy fact you wish you never learned?" and people had some super disturbing responses that we wrote about here. Now we're back for more creepy ...

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 ...

An NUS-based study says 11 species that have bitten humans here can carry 1 or more harmful microbes. Read more at ...

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Hidden in leaf litter near wildlife corridors, a poorly known threat to public health lies in wait for hikers, cyclists and ...

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

Gastrointestinal parasites are a significant concern for both wildlife and captive animals, as they can lead to serious health issues and affect the overall well-being of these animals.

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 ...

In early 2021, a 64-year-old woman from south-eastern New South Wales began dealing with stomach aches and diarrhoea, which ...