There is absolutely nothing romantic about the so-called kissing bug disease that has been making headlines lately. But there’s also not much that Texans should be afraid of. For the past few weeks, ...

A "kiss" from these insects could make you deadly ill if left untreated. Chagas disease, or "kissing bug" disease, is a potentially fatal illness caused by the parasite Trypanosoma cruzi and ...

In Nigeria and across the world, whispers about “catching something” from kissing have been around for years. It’s the kind of worry that can make even a peck feel like a gamble you don't want to take ...

Gregg Randall Calkins, 71, of Asheville NC, passed away at Mission Hospital in Asheville after a long illness. Gregg was born at Mather Air Force Base in Sacramento, CA to the late Lt.Col. Darreld ...

COLUMBUS, Ohio — A new article from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is calling attention to an emerging infectious disease. Chagas disease, a potentially life-threatening condition, is ...

AI-generated summary reviewed by our newsroom. Read our AI Policy. Kissing bugs found in North Carolina can carry Chagas disease-causing parasites. Chagas disease spreads through infected feces, not ...

AI-generated summary reviewed by our newsroom. Read our AI Policy. Insects known as “deadly kissing bugs” found in North Carolina are responsible for spreading Chagas disease, an illness that, if left ...

Researchers looking at Chagas disease, also known as "kissing bug" disease, say the infection should be considered endemic in the United States, but Michigan residents may not have to worry about ...

"Kissing bug" sounds like a sweet nickname, but these insects' bites are anything but harmless. In fact, they can transmit a parasite that causes Chagas disease, a potentially life-threatening ...

CENTRE COUNTY, Pa (WJAC) — The former secretary and treasurer of a small township in Centre County was sentenced to prison time on Tuesday for stealing more than a half a million dollars from the ...

Officials are sounding the alarm on an emerging disease spreading throughout the United States that is caused by the kissing bug, an insect known for biting people near the lips. The insect, native to ...

Do not be fooled by their sweet-sounding name — kissing bugs are a menace and have become a real concern in Georgia. Scientifically known as triatomine bugs, these tiny insects carry a parasite that ...