Parasites are dangerous creatures that survive off their hosts. Here are 12 common parasites that feed on the human body.

The man had an infection with Ascaris lumbricoides, one of the most common human parasitic worms worldwide. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how ...

Parasitic worms are having a slimy moment. In the wake of news that a 3-inch snake parasite burrowed into a woman’s brain comes the horrifying report of giant intestinal worms that went wandering in a ...

Seven inches long, first cousin to the earthworm but with livelier ambitions, Ascaris lumbricoides is one of the commonest parasites found in the intestines of man. The worms, which usually plague ...