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

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Virginia is a hot spot for Lyme disease – an infection spread by the deer tick, and residents of this state have also been ...

Two Upstate students have died following complications with bacterial meningitis and meningococcemia. One of the students was ...

Learn how to identify common dog illnesses, infections, and parasites—plus when to contact a vet and how to protect your pet with preventive care.

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Nearly invisible pests that plague Floridians every summer are accurately called “no-see-ums,” but are also known as “biting midges” or sand flies.

Two men developed life-threatening parasitic worm infections after receiving kidneys from the same donor, exposing rare but serious risks in organ transplants and prompting new screening protocols in ...

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A man who received a donated kidney returned to the hospital 10 weeks after the surgery, complaining of gastrointestinal and ...

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

Terminix has released a report of the Top 25 states with the most ticks. Can a bite make you sick? Here's what you need to know to stay safe, healthy ...