Parasites are dangerous creatures that survive off their hosts. Here are 12 common parasites that feed on the human body.

A 21-year-old woman became dizzy and hard of hearing before doctors found a parasite in her ear. J A Uppendahl via Unsplash Most people have experienced a kind of ringing or buzzing in their ears, ...

Q: My new kitten Nala has ear mites, for which my veterinarian prescribed treatment. I know from reading your column that some animal parasites also infect people. Can Nala's ear mites jump to me?