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A parasitic disease called Chagas may be establishing itself in the United States, and the “kissing bugs” that cause the ...

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Researchers and student volunteers pick up what seabirds throw up, then examine it for clues about our impact on the ...

Insects known as “deadly kissing bugs” found in North Carolina are responsible for spreading Chagas disease, an illness that, if left untreated, may cause serious heart and digestive complications.

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Chagas disease, spread by “kissing bugs," is emerging as a potential growing health threat in the U.S. Health officials warn ...

Chagas disease, a potentially deadly condition caused by a parasite carried by insects called kissing bugs, should now be ...