The Chagas disease has been found in 5 states. — -- A rare parasitic infection called Chagas disease has been gaining headlines in recent weeks after cases of the infection were reported in at ...

Known as the silent killer, more than 300,000 people across the U.S. are likely living with a little-known disease, carried by a tiny bug, that has the potential to cause serious long-term illness.

The bugs are biting and stinging, sending many people to the doctor this week. Several infectious illnesses are also popping up in more significant numbers. Here’s our weekly round-up of what ...

Bug bites don’t cause staph infections on their own. However, when an insect or spider bites someone, it can create an avenue for bacteria to get into the body’s tissues. A friend’s son went to urgent ...

Few household pests inspire the same level of dread as bed bugs. These tiny bloodsuckers are notoriously difficult to eliminate, and their... The post How to Get Rid of Bed Bugs for Good appeared ...

A tough strain of skin infection that's called the “Super Bug” has become the most common form of skin infection among adult patients in hospitals nationwide, health officials say, but it can prey on ...