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Scientists have identified a new class of compounds capable of partially clearing the tropical parasite that causes Chagas ...
A second man from Albany, N.Y., aged 66, who received the donor’s other kidney also developed a parasitic infection, the ...
People in Florida are having to worry about a unique disease-carrying insect known as the kissing bug. New research shows ...
When hunter-gatherers began living close to animals, the pathogens that cause the plague and leprosy got closer too.
In a disturbing case of medical misdiagnosis, an 18-year-old boy was treated for tuberculosis (TB) for six months before ...
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A shocking new study shows that 90% of freshwater fish in Southern California may be carrying parasites that can infect ...
Have you ever wondered what diseases ailed our forefathers And what infections troubled our ancestors Or maybe you have ...
As kitten season continues to be overwhelming, I’m sure that those of you caring for the little ones have become aware that ...
Ticks are parasites that bite and feed on humans and pets. They can spread Lyme disease and other infections. Here's what to know.
New landmark research has successfully mapped 37,000 years of infectious disease across ancient human populations.