Nature is full of dangerous parasites and bacteria that can harm their hosts. But did you know that there are some parasites ...

Giant african snails are spreading into new areas, and their invasion is raising serious public health concerns. These snails can carry parasites that cause disease, turning a slow-moving pest into a ...

The natural world is always fascinating, with millions of unique species for us to explore and research. But now and again, nature presents us with something so strange that it is, frankly, bizarre.

NEW PORT RICHEY, Fla. (WFLA) — An invasive, giant snail species, that can also lead to outbreaks of meningitis, has been found in New Port Richey, Florida. The Florida Department of Agriculture and ...

BROWARD COUNTY, Florida -- Some neighborhoods in Broward County in Florida are under quarantine Tuesday after sightings of invasive giant African land snails, known to be one of the most dangerous ...

After nearly a decade of research, scientists from multiple universities have discovered a new genus of parasitic sea snail, ...

Signs of a parasite potentially fatal to dogs were reportedly found in the reservoir.

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, symptoms include redness and itching of the skin while in or after getting out of water.

You can take certain steps to lower your chances of becoming an unwitting host to one of these nasties. Practicing basic ...