These photos of 11 common bug bites and stings can help you identify what's responsible. Plus, symptoms and expert tips to ...

An ecologist shares his passion for parasites. From their vital roles in nature, to strange super powers and extraordinarily complex life cycles, parasites are natural wonders worthy of protection.

In a TikTok video, Cailin shared the myths surrounding head lice - including at home remedies that won't help get rid of the ...

The evolution of ectoparasitism in insects has occurred independently multiple times, with parasitic species that feed on blood, feathers, or other ...

A recent study published in National Science Review reports the discovery of fossilized chewing lice eggs in mid-Cretaceous ...

That’s one way to handle a gate lice infestation. Over the past few years, there’s been an uptick in people bum-rushing the boarding area before their turn. However, one enterprising Delta ...

Medically reviewed by Amelia MacIntyre, DO Pubic lice (Phthirus pubis), also known as "crabs," are an insect infestation that ...

The CFIA recognizes the insect's spread as a threat to commercial crops and native plants. "If the Japanese beetle isn't controlled and allowed to establish in B.C., it could provide severe ...

A 24-hour stomach bug is a viral infection that causes diarrhea and vomiting. Most case resolve in one to three days. Sometimes called the "stomach flu," the 24-hour stomach bug is a type of ...

There are two words that strike fear into every parent’s heart like no other: head lice. You can rest assured that as soon as your little ones start nursery or school, you’ll be forced to deal ...