What is the 'kissing bug' disease, and should Texans be worried?

Published Date: 14 Sep 2025

Kissing bugs may sound charming, but with one bite, these insects can spread a dangerous parasitic infection: Chagas disease. Affecting more than 7 million people worldwide, mostly in Latin America, the disease should now ...

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