Amid a nationwide outbreak of cyclosporiasis, we dug into our archives for investigations into parasitic organisms.

A little girl was so badly neglected at her family’s disgusting upstate New York home that she contracted a deadly lice infestation and was later found with rotting teeth — leading an enraged judge to ...

The upstate New York hoarder parents convicted in the horrific death of their lice-infected 3-year-old daughter had shamelessly asked for money the day after she died. Samantha Dylewski, 33, and ...

A woman from North Devon has been prosecuted after golden retriever puppies were found in ‘dirty’ and ‘smelly’ conditions with some puppies cramped into a storage cupboard. Tara Coshall of Woolsery, ...

Most people try to avoid the emergency room at all costs. Aside from the fact that a trip there can be incredibly expensive, ...

Understanding the common symptoms of parasitic infections in canines is crucial for maintaining their health, ensuring prompt ...

Body oils are the unsung hydrating heroes of skincare. They offer many of the same benefits as a body lotion, but they’re better at creating a barrier to lock in moisture. I consulted with deputy ...

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This snake’s toxic bite causes paralysis, which keeps its strong and speedy eel prey from escaping. Yellow-lipped sea kraits, ...

Hormonal changes can affect the pH of body parts like your skin and vagina. An imbalanced vaginal pH can lead to infections like bacterial vaginosis and trichomoniasis. Avoiding douching and taking ...

Being bitten by a spider isn’t something most people want to experience. But while spider bites aren’t as common as people think, they can and do happen. Of course, this is still a puncture wound, ...

Hard and crunchy foods, spicy foods, acidic foods like citrus fruits, and drinks such as alcohol, coffee, and carbonated beverages can irritate your inflamed throat and worsen symptoms. Soft foods and ...