ANCHORAGE — Health and wildlife officials are taking steps to prepare for potentially dangerous parasites that could gain a foothold because of Alaska’s warming climate. Non-native ticks represent a ...

Editor at Large Few things will leave you feeling quite so grossed out as returning from a jaunt outside and finding a tick clinging to your skin. Not only is the unwelcome parasite sucking the blood ...

External parasites, such as fleas and ticks, live on the body of the host and produce an infestation.

In Episode 210 of Mother Earth News and Friends, Dr. Caroline Sobotyk, Assistant Professor of Clinical Parasitology at the University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine, joins us to discuss ...

Cases of a tick-borne disease called babesiosis have significantly increased in three New England states, where the illness is now considered endemic, according to a new report from the Centers for ...

A rare tick-borne disease is on the rise in the northeastern United States, according to a new report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Cases of babesiosis rose by 25% from 2011 to ...

Pathology labs like ARUP see an increase in parasite cases during summertime. Hiking, swimming in pools, traveling and barbecuing are all common summer activities that can expose you to parasites.

A couple of mornings ago, I found raccoon footprints on my new outdoor sauna that sits right next to the stair to ceiling window.  That followed a night of critters […] ...

Fleas and ticks aren’t just irritating to your pet — they can lead to serious health issues, including anemia or Lyme disease. The best way to protect your furry companion is by investing in flea and ...