Cats can carry a parasite in their feces that causes a disease called toxoplasmosis in humans — here's how to stay safe.

Most cats will get intestinal parasites at some time in their lives. Commonly called worms, there are several different types. Roundworms are the most common intestinal parasites found in cats. They ...

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Cats are known to carry a parasite linked to symptoms of psychosis in humans, and past studies have suggested that kids who grow up with a feline pet are more likely to have mental health issues. But ...

Cat owners can breathe easy: there’s little danger that your beloved tabby will make it more likely for you to develop a mental illness. New research has cleared the name of cats, helping put to rest ...

More than 40 million people in the United States may be infected with the single-celled cat-borne parasite Toxoplasma gondii, according to the Atlanta-based Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Rajshekhar Gaji was staring at something that should not exist. Under his microscope, parasites that should have been ...