Researchers are saying that kissing bugs—which are often carriers of Chagas disease—have developed a "secure foothold" in the U.S.

The research by Sharandeep Singh Chahal, a doctoral student in horticulture, highlights the damage caused to the popular zoysiagrass, widely used on lawns, athletic fields and golf courses.

Yahoo News answers some of the most frequently asked questions about measles amid the multi-state outbreaks that started in ...

A Louisville infectious disease specialist said a mosquito bite could lead to serious consequences for vulnerable groups of people.

Alberta's Education Minister Demetrios Nicolaides announced that 'explicit sexual content' must be gone from school library shelves as of Oct. 1. The government issued a list of specific sex acts that ...

People in Florida are having to worry about a unique disease-carrying insect known as the kissing bug. New research shows ...

Bugs found in 29 states, primarily Florida and Texas, may be invading homes and spreading a deadly parasite responsible for a dangerous, little-known disease.

Quick Facts Beech leaf disease (BLD) is a new disease to the United States; scientists have been working quickly to understand its pathogenesis and test treatment options to mitigate or control damage ...