A breakthrough method to help identify sand fly species that cause leishmaniasis, a parasitic disease affecting both humans and animals, has been developed by researchers at the Hebrew University of ...

As a child Andrew Ochieng survived the world's second deadliest parasite. Today he is working to stop this little-known killer from the back of a motorbike.

Climate change worsens the situation because Kala-azar is climate-sensitive. Diagnosis is still difficult, and treatment ...

KABUL - An outbreak of a tropical disease caused by sand fly bites that leaves disfiguring skin sores has hit Afghanistan, with tens of thousands of people infected, health officials said Friday.

Explore Georgia’s top BBQ spots, reviewed for flavor, quality, and atmosphere, offering mouthwatering smoked meats and ...

Researchers warn that climate, forest-based livelihoods and weak vector control fuel infections, while stigma and treatment ...

See our list of free school holiday activities in Mackay and the Whitsundays. The perfect spot to cool down on those hot summer days in Mackay is the Bluewater Lagoon. The huge water park is comprised ...

Gnat bites cause small, itchy red bumps that you can treat at home by cleaning and icing the area. You can wear protective clothing and use insect repellents to prevent gnat bites. Over-the-counter ...

Laura Schober is a writer and editor specializing in health, food, wellness, beauty, and lifestyle content. Laura is also a seasoned communications professional who has previously worked in the ...

Fly reels used to play second fiddle to rods, at least in the fly-fishing world. Volumes have been written about the nuances of bamboo, fiberglass, and graphite fly rods. But the reel? “It’s just a ...

A young farm worker died just weeks after he suffered severe complications from a fly bite. Andrew Kane, 31, was fully healthy when he was bitten on the elbow by a horsefly while working. His mum, ...