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article MADRID, SPAIN – 2025/05/09: Panstrongylus megistus displayed in Faunia zoo. Panstrongylus megistus is a blood-drinking insect in the subfamily Triatominae, is an important vector of Trypanosoma cruzi, the causative agent of Chagas disease. (Photo by Chagas disease, also known as the “kissing bug” disease, is spreading across the United States, and some researchers believe it should now be classified …

Heads up, the bugs are here!There’s a tiny but mighty threat silently crawling into our lives: the kissing bugs. These blood-sucking insects are spreading across the United States of America, and carrying a sneaky parasite called Trypanosoma cruzi, the culprit behind Chagas disease. Often overlooked, this disease can lead to serious cardiac and intestinal troubles down the line.The CDC now …

A parasitic illness once largely unheard of in the US is spreading quietly, and it’s deadly. Known as Chagas disease, it is carried by the so-called “kissing bug,” a small insect that feeds around the face and leaves behind dangerous parasites. Now confirmed in dozens of states, including California, Texas, and Florida, Chagas is creeping into public awareness as more …

Chagas Disease, a parasitic infection transmitted by “kissing bugs,” has been confirmed in Southern California, raising significant public health concerns. The disease is caused by the parasite Trypanosoma cruzi, which is spread through the feces of infected triatomine bugs. While early symptoms may be mild or absent, chronic infection can lead to severe complications, including heart failure and digestive issues. …

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A dangerous superbug commonly found in cattle can jump to humans, and researchers warn that infections may soon become untreatable.  A team from Penn State University discovered that Salmonella Dublin has become increasingly resistant to antibiotics and is spreading to humans through contaminated beef, milk, or cheese, or through direct contact with infected cows. Researchers studied 2,150 Salmonella Dublin strains from …

Why Covid Is Spreading Again This Summer  The New York Times COVID Cases Are Rising: When Can We Expect New Vaccines?  AARP Covid is rising. New vaccines may not be ready until mid-September.  The Washington Post David Higgins  BridgeDetroit Covid summer wave is here in midst of uncertain mRNA vaccines future  The News International Source link

The Stratus “razor blade” variant is driving up COVID-19 cases in much of the country, and in New Jersey, case activity is growing, according to new government estimates. The XFG variant was first detected in January in Southeast Asia, and the earliest U.S. case was in March. In mid-June, XFG comprised 14 cases nationwide, but the NB.1.8.1, or “Nimbus” variant, …

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has issued multiple travel warnings urging travelers to be careful and get vaccinated against a mosquito-born illness. The CDC says the chikungunya disease has affected areas in Africa, the Americas, Asia, Europe and islands in the Indian and Pacific Oceans. Because of these infections, the agency issued Level 2 travel warnings stating …

Workers are down in the dumps about a lack of career growth opportunities and emptying offices as companies slash staffers to make way for AI, all while being put under constant pressure to do more with less.  Scared of speaking out and putting their neck on the line in a dire job climate, staff are silently but massively disengaging with …