cats, livestock and in some cases, humans, the CDC says. Just like in people, the parasite can cause an eye infection in animals, and humans who regularly interact with animals, particularly in ...

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.

Abigail Tucker, author of "The Lion in the Living Room," explains toxoplasmosis, a parasite found in cat feces. In some instances, it can cause birth defects or enable mental health issues rage ...

it is possible that these wild cats may be spreading the parasite to bighorn sheep. However, domestic house cats are also a possible source of toxoplasmosis in bighorn sheep. “It’s unclear at ...