Researchers said the parasite is "an emerging veterinary and public health concern." ...

A parasitic worm capable of infecting the human brain has established local transmission in California for the first time, ...

Sam Ballard consumed the garden creature in a dare in 2010, Australia’s News.com.au reports. But the seemingly harmless prank devolved into tragedy after he contracted encephalitis and was plunged ...

A neurological disease spread by rats and other animals may have become established in San Diego County.

Brain-eating worms known as "rat lungworm" have been found west of Texas first time on record. Here's what to know/ (CDC) ...

Residents, gardeners should take precautions to protect against deadly disease transmitted by snails, slugs, and animals that ingest them ...

MAUI, Hawaii -- The Hawaii State Department of Health has confirmed six cases of rat lungworm disease on the island of Maui and three cases on the Big Island over the past three months, an official ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Three new sightings of the invasive black velvet leatherleaf slug have been reported on the Coast in April and May, bringing the ...

Hawaii health officials have confirmed three new cases of rat lungworm disease, including one in a visitor who contracted the parasite after eating a slug on a dare. All of the newly identified cases ...

The matte-black slug can grow up to 3.5 inches long and stands out from many native species, which typically have lighter markings or colorful spots if they are dark in color. Ashley Morgan-Olvera ...