A declassified 1951 CIA report linking parasites and cancer cells has resurfaced online, sparking debate about early tumour research and modern scientific evidence.

Study shows many ticks carry several infections, increasing health risks and making diagnosis harder after bites.

Six years after the COVID-19 pandemic began, doctors are still treating long COVID patients with complex symptoms and unknown ...

People can be particularly picky when it comes to fish, but even restaurant workers don't want to eat one type. Find out which fish to avoid ordering.

Explore the river otter rebound and learn about efforts to restore their populations and habitats across North America.

There are many great detectives, fictional and nonfictional, solving crimes and keeping their communities safe—much like veterinary professionals. Each day, a ‘mystery’ presents itself at clinics ...

Just in case you needed new material for your nightmares, here’s this real-life case report of a woman in Greece who literally sneezed out maggots. Doctors documented the spine-chilling sneeze this ...

Inside the growing scientific quest to understand what creatures with the extraordinary ability to defy the ravages of time can teach us about making human aging better.

A new study from the Cary Institute found 10% of ticks sampled carried multiple pathogens, including those that cause Lyme ...

A new oral drug that could simplify treatment for sleeping sickness has received a positive scientific opinion from the ...

Many insects live in fresh water, or close to the sea in salt marsh and beach habitats. There are also several species of water striders in the genus Halobates, which live on the ocean’s surface, far ...

Thinking of a pet snake? Skip the dander and daily walks. We explore the costs, lifespan, and best beginner species for ...