A mind-controlling parasite found in cat feces may give people the courage they need to become entrepreneurs, researchers reported Tuesday. They found that people who have been infected with the ...

Remember when your mom told you to be careful cleaning the cat’s litter box? Well, that same parasite everyone’s been avoiding might actually be the next big thing in brain medicine. Scientists just ...

Cat owners have a reputation for being a little on the kooky side. This is partially because a certain parasite that commonly makes its home in our furry feline friends is linked to psychiatric ...

Cats can elicit feelings of comfort, happiness and love. But new research suggests that our furry feline friends might also be responsible for an unexpected emotional response: outbursts of anger.

Roundworms are the most common parasites that infect cats. Cat and kitten roundworms live in the intestines, using up ingested nutrients and making your pet weak. This weakness can make your kitten ...

KUTV — Studies continue to show that owning a cat can do more than warm your heart—it can also improve your overall health. From lowering stress levels to reducing the risk of heart attack and stroke, ...

Tons of cat owners have Toxoplasma gondii, the common feline parasite. We’ve known for quite some time that T. gondii makes rats lose their fear of cats, making them more likely to be eaten. We’ve ...

A cat-borne parasite that infects about 40 million people in the United States may cause adults to be more frail as they age, according to a new University of Colorado Boulder study. The parasite is ...