The Deadly ‘Kissing Bug’ Disease Has Quietly Spread Across the U.S. What Is It?

Millions of people around the world are estimated to have Chagas diseasea potentially fatal, parasitic illness that can lie dormant for years after the initial infection. Some 280,000 people in the U.S. are among them, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), but the disease is not officially considered endemic to the … Read more

Norovirus vaccine pill protects against winter vomiting bug

Illustration of norovirus particles J Marshall/Tribaleye Images/Alamy A norovirus vaccine pill that cuts the risk of infection could be available in a few years, after it showed promise in a trial where people were intentionally exposed to the virus. The highly contagious virus infects the stomach and intestines, causing vomiting and diarrhoea that typically resolve … Read more

Norovirus vaccine pill shows promise against ‘winter vomiting’ bug

An artist’s impression of the norovirus Science Photo Library/Alamy An early trial of a norovirus vaccine pill has shown promise at protecting against the notorious “winter vomiting” bug, with researchers saying it could potentially be available for use in a few years. The virus is highly contagious, infecting the stomach and intestines and causing vomiting … Read more

Bug That Showed Violent Content in Instagram Feeds Is Fixed, Meta Says

Meta, the parent company of Instagram, apologized on Thursday for the violent, graphic content some users saw on their Instagram Reels feeds. Meta attributed the problem to an error the company says has been addressed. “We have fixed an error that caused some users to see content in their Instagram Reels feed that should not … Read more