Chagas was dubbed the "kissing bug" disease because the parasite often bites people around the lips and eyes while they sleep ...

Though some researchers believe it should be labeled endemic in the United States, most Americans don’t need to worry about getting sick.

California is one of the eight states where people have acquired Chagas disease locally from insects that carry a parasite in ...

Chagas disease is caused by blood-sucking bugs that are currently present in 30 states, and the disease can lie dormant for ...

Up to 100,000 Californians have been infected with a potentially fatal disease — without even knowing it. Chagas disease, ...

FRESNO, Calif. (KFSN) -- A Madera mother's plea illustrates the need for blood in Central California. The Central California Blood Center and the family of 6-year-old Roman encourage people to donate ...