Scientists have found over a dozen parasitic worms in the eyes of a black bear, renewing fears that humans could face an emerging danger from the tiny worms that can cause blindness. The black bear ...

Parasites are dangerous creatures that survive off their hosts. Here are 12 common parasites that feed on the human body.

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. Worm bodies might not seem all that interesting. However, a closer ...

Some parasites can infect human eyes. Without treatment, these infections can lead to eye pain, vision problems, and in some cases, blindness. Parasites are organisms that live in, or on, another ...

Do you hate the feeling of getting an eyelash stuck in your eye? Well, there is something way worse that can get into your peepers. Meet Loa loa (literally meaning “worm worm” in Latin), also known as ...

TAMPA, Florida -- It's like something out of a science-fiction movie -- a brain-eating parasitic worm living in your eye. But for one Florida man, it was reality. ***Warning: This story contains ...

A worm-like parasite lived in a woman's eye for two years, and doctors believe it entered her body after she ate crocodile meat. The infected 28-year-old woman, from the town of Basankusu in the ...