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Latin America September 13, 2023

Mosquitos, feared for spreading dengue, now being bred to fight the disease

Modified mosquitos carrying bacteria meant to interrupt the transmission of dengue have been released in Honduras, where 10,000 people are known to be sickened by the disease each year.

Insects September 1, 2023

Spotted lanternfly 'stomp' season gains attention as 14 states fight the invasive pests: 'Ew'

Social media users and government agencies sound off as spotted lanternflies spread to 14 U.S. states, prompting "stomping solutions" in Ohio, New York, Virginia and more.

HEALTH August 31, 2023

Unexplained fever? Malaria might be a possible diagnosis regardless of travel history, says CDC

A recent health alert from the CDC indicated malaria isn't always contracted during international travel — there have been recent reports of locally acquired cases.

Canada August 30, 2023

'Quite the scene': 5 million bees loose after falling off truck outside Toronto

Approximately five million bees escaped from the back of a truck in Burlington, Ontario, after crates carrying them spilled early Wednesday morning.

House and Home August 22, 2023

Do bubble machines get rid of mosquitoes? Experts answer as the 'life hack' goes viral

A viral social media life hack is suggesting handheld and standup bubble blowers can repel mosquitoes during outdoor gatherings. Here's what bug and health experts say.

Georgia August 16, 2023

Georgia beekeeper spots invasive hornet in US for first time: ‘A voracious predator’

The yellow-legged hornet, native to Southeast Asia, feeds on honeybees and other pollinators, posing a threat to Georgia's agricultural industry.

Rhode Island August 16, 2023

Rhode Island woman dies after infection with tick-borne disease

Health officials said a senior Rhode Island woman is dead after contracting a case of the Powassan virus. The rare disease is spread through the bite of an infected tick.

Florida August 15, 2023

Dengue virus spreads across Florida counties, health officials say

The Florida Department of Health has placed Broward County under a mosquito-borne illness alert as locally acquired cases of dengue virus spread, according to recent data.

HEALTH August 8, 2023

Bedbugs could transmit MRSA bacteria that causes staph infections 'in some settings,' study suggests

Bedbugs may be able to acquire and transmit methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA), according to a study published in the Journal of Infectious Diseases. Here's what to know.

Insects August 1, 2023

Los Angeles County community under quarantine due to invasive Tau fruit fly

The Los Angeles County community of Stevenson Ranch is under the first-ever quarantine in the Western Hemisphere due to the detection of the Tau fruit fly.

HEALTH July 28, 2023

Mysterious illness triggered by tick bite could affect thousands, yet many doctors are unaware of it

Alpha-Gal Syndrome, a little-known, life-threatening food allergy triggered by tick bites, could be affecting hundreds of thousands of people in the U.S., the CDC warned in a new report.