(Mental Floss)-- When it comes to parasites, it's all about perspective. You may call a lifetime of growing and feeding off another organism lazy, but we call it opportunistic. In fact, these ...

Narrator: For some bug babies, your body is home sweet home ... But some egg-laying parasites go more than just skin deep. Tapeworms, for example, invade your intestines. Adults can stretch ...

Like most wild animals, this bear is home to parasites ... animals may have evolved from animals picking parasites off of each other’s skin or fur.

Mixing sunscreen with insect repellent may lower UV protection, according to a CNRS study using AI and skin biopsies.

If you have bed bugs in your home, call a professional ... Both bed bugs and chiggers are tiny parasites that can cause uncomfortable pimple-like bumps on your skin. These bites may cause a ...