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November 11, 2023

First vaccine for chikungunya virus, an 'emerging global health threat,' gets FDA approval

The FDA on Thursday announced approval of Ixchiq, the first chikungunya vaccine, for anyone 18 and older who has a risk of being exposed to the mosquito-borne virus.

November 5, 2023

These are some of the strange objects that get stuck in people's bodies, according to CDC data

"Foreign objects stuck in people’s bodies" were the ninth leading cause of unintentional injuries that led to emergency room visits in 2021, according to data from the CDC.

November 5, 2023

Understanding the severity of the mosquito-borne disease dengue

Delve into the key aspects of dengue fever and severe dengue, while also shedding light on these mosquito-borne diseases' significance and distinctions in those infected.

October 30, 2023

Tyson Foods investing big in bug protein for new venture

Tyson Foods is partnering with insect protein producer Protix to build a facility that produces pet food and livestock feed from bugs that consume animal waste.

October 26, 2023

Spider crawls out of woman's ear in 'traumatic' experience as TikTok video goes viral: 'Crying, throwing up'

A woman went viral on TikTok after sharing her experience with a creepy crawler. Desirae Kelly revealed the "violating" experience of how a spider nestled in her ear.

October 20, 2023

‘Raging’ bedbug infestation at Iowa senior living apartment complex leads to lawsuit: 'Pay special attention'

Tenants of Walnut Court apartments, a senior-living complex in Iowa, have filed a class-action lawsuit against the owners due to what they claim has been a years-long bedbug infestation.

October 17, 2023

Woman spots stunning pink grasshopper while on her lunch break walk: 'They're so rare'

A woman spotted a very rare pink grasshopper while taking a walk during her lunch break walk. See photos of the grasshopper that has a 1% chance of being spotted!

October 11, 2023

New York man charged for allegedly smuggling $200K of rare butterflies, selling them on eBay, Etsy

A New York man was charged by federal prosecutors for allegedly smuggling $200,000 worth of endangered butterflies and selling them online retailers like eBay and Etsy.

October 10, 2023

Amid bedbug infestation, shocking video shows a street in Paris littered with old mattresses

A student in Paris, France, was walking home when she noticed a street full of hotels had multiple mattresses laying on the sidewalk. See the moment on video!

October 6, 2023

Beautiful butterfly: Remarkable pictures show extremely rare long-tailed flying insect

Rare and unique butterflies were spotted in the United Kingdom ahead of the changing of the seasons. See the beautiful pictures of these insects in action!