Once thought to be a danger largely reserved for travelers, a flesh-eating parasite known as Leishmania mexicana is now likely spreading locally through some sand flies native to the southern U.S., a ...

Plan your perfect Great Sand Dunes National Park one day itinerary with must-know sled rental tips, weather advice, and local ...

An adult seal found eating sand on a beach in Lavallette was taken to a local marine mammal rescue center to recover, officials said Tuesday. On Sunday, volunteers from the Marine Mammal Stranding ...

Known as sand piranhas, Excirolana chiltoni are tiny crustaceans that nibble at your feet – and draw blood – if you hang out on the wet sand at the beach. They live on the Pacific coast of the U.S.

Scientists with the CDC report that they've detected the tropical, flesh-eating parasite leishmaniasis in patients who haven't traveled outside the country Brenton Blanchet is an Associate Editor on ...

Once thought to be a danger largely reserved for travelers, a flesh-eating parasite known as Leishmania mexicana is now likely spreading locally through some sand flies native to the southern U.S., a ...