The relationship between humans and insects has long been a complicated—and often toxic—one. In the United States alone, over ...

Chagas disease, a potentially deadly condition caused by an infected triatomine insect or "kissing bug," may be becoming endemic in the United States, according to a new report published by the ...

The Centers for Disease Control reports that Chagas disease, which comes from the Deadly Kissing Bug, is noted as an emerging endemic in the U.S., and cases are most prevalent in Texas. The insect has ...

The Andalusia Health and Consumer Department verified that the mosquitoes carried West Nile virus, which can, in rare cases, ...

Kissing bugs found in North Carolina can carry Chagas disease-causing parasites. Chagas disease spreads through infected feces, not bites, and can remain undetected. Preventive steps include sealing ...

"Kissing Bug" disease has been reported in eight states across the nation. Researchers say the high presence gives evidence for it becoming endemic. The disease is caused by a parasite that is carried ...

Fulton County health officials are warning residents after some mosquitoes tested positive for eastern equine encephalitis.