In the book "The Call of the Honeyguide," applied ecologist Rob Dunn explores mutually beneficial relationships between different species. But Dunn argues the relationship between humans and cats may ...

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Some wellness influencers think many people have parasites and should use special supplements to flush them out. Is there science behind the claims?

Some people online believe many of us have dangerous parasites in our gut and need to flush them out with herbal supplements. Here's what doctors say about the trend.

HE is on a mission to help our pets  . . . and is here to answer YOUR questions. Sean, who is the head vet at tailored pet ...

In his keynote address, Christopher Lee, DVM, MPH, DACVPM, DACVM (Parasitology), encouraged attendees to help him solve some parasitic crimes.

California is home to a surprising variety of snake species, ranging from small, harmless snakes that help control pests to ...

A Golden Retriever discovering a worm for the first time might not sound like a major life event, but for one curious pup named Marley, it turned into a full-blown, unhinged inves ...

A neurological disease called rat lungworm has been found in wild animals and one zoo animal in San Diego County, marking its ...

The number of detained families has risen sharply since last fall. The government is holding many children well beyond the 20-day limit set by longstanding court order. And many detainees have lived ...

How can we explain the new and simultaneous presence of worms, notoriously slow animals, in gardens distant from each other and without the introduction of new plants? An original answer is emerging ...

Close readers of Willamette Week’s comics page are familiar with Auntie Beeswax, the titular character in the biweekly feature by cartoonist Bridgett Spicer. It is tempting to conflate Auntie Beeswax ...