Spring rains are pulling something unsettling to the surface in Texas gardens. Hammerhead worms, a toxic and invasive flatworm species, are beginning to pop up across the state after recent wet ...

Achoo fly? One Greek woman’s close encounter with a family of sheep bot flies is nothing to sneeze at. It all started next to a field of grazing sheep in Greece, where an unidentified 58-year-old was ...

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British scientists have launched a crew of microscopic worms to the International Space Station in a pioneering experiment that could help unlock the secrets of long-duration space travel—and support ...

Jenna Demmer is a writer and editor that specializes in health. She has covered many topics including infectious diseases, women's health, mental health, sleep, and more. She has written for more than ...

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Boils are bacterial skin infections that start deep in hair follicles, causing painful, pus-filled bumps that typically appear on the buttocks, face, neck, back, armpits, and groin. Most boils get ...