Here are 10 parasites that can infect humans, and everything you need to know about them so you can avoid contracting one.

Screwworm parasites primarily infect livestock, but human cases have risen in Central America after the pests escaped ...

There is a theory that the relative lack of human parasites — which have been largely eradicated in the modern world — could be the underlying cause for autoimmune diseases like celiac.

If you've handled cat litter or eaten raw meat or unwashed produce, there’s a chance you might have a permanent toxoplasmosis ...

Maria Azzurra Volpe is a Newsweek Life & Trends reporter based in London, U.K. Her focus is reporting on everyday life topics and trending stories. She has covered Pet Care and Wildlife stories ...