In the mouse model, the researchers assessed which microbes or chemical mediators passed from mothers might affect offspring ...

Taking a shower can sometimes feel like a nice reward after a long day at work or doing chores around the house. Naturally, ...

Intestinal worms can help reduce inflammation in the human body—but only if they have enough dietary fiber. Without it, they ...

Whale sharks are the largest species of fish on the planet. They are among the largest animals to have ever lived. Only blue ...

Some people online believe many of us have dangerous parasites in our gut and need to flush them out with herbal supplements.

Giardiasis is a long-term, intestinal protozoal infection caused by Giardia. It is seen worldwide in domestic and wild ...

Dog owners who fail to clean up after their pets in winter can pose a public health risk once the snow and ice melt.

A brain-invading worm spread by rats and snails is making inroads into the United States. A study this week seems to show the ...

All animals, including humans, experience stress. Not the type where you worry about paying bills, but metabolic stress—triggered by starvation, obesity or bacterial infections. When we are in a ...

I would argue that suet is the most important food that you can put in your bird feeding station. During the winter months, the calorie-dense blocks of beef fat sustain insectivorous birds that ...

Doctors say that if left untreated, raccoon roundworm can cause severe health complications, including brain damage and death.

Ostrich eggs are huge. Big enough, in fact, for ancient humans to use them as primitive writing surfaces for showcasing their mathematical prowess, according to a new study. The paper, published ...