If Chagas disease was news to you until recent headlines, you were not alone. Sometimes called the “kissing bug disease,” it’s caused by the parasite Trypanosoma cruzi (T. cruzi), and is spread by insects that often bite near the mouth or eyes while a person sleeps. ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ 

September 19, 2025

Happy Friday! Today, we explore the rare "kissing bug" disease now labeled endemic, as well as who is at risk, and the unexpected danger of a common contraceptive. Let’s begin. Chrisy Trudeau Managing Editor Rare ‘Kissing Bug’ Disease Labeled Endemic: Who’s at Risk? If Chagas disease was news to you until recent headlines, you were not alone. Sometimes called the “kissing bug disease,” it’s caused by the parasite Trypanosoma cruzi (T. cruzi), and is spread by insects that often bite near the mouth or eyes while a person sleeps. SHARE*      READ NOW Unexpected Danger Found in Common Contraceptive Pfizer faces hundreds of lawsuits as studies continue to explore possible links between hormones and tumor growth. SHARE*      READ NOW Today's Top Stories US News RFK Jr. Plans to Change Childhood Vaccine Schedule, Ousted CDC Director Says READ NOW ＞       US News FDA Warns Companies Against False and Misleading Drug Ads READ NOW ＞       US News Top CDC Vaccine Adviser Challenges Critics to Debate READ NOW ＞       Other Studies: • Exercising in natural environments gives you better health benefits than exercising in urban settings or at the gym. WORDS OF WISDOM It's always good to be underestimated. – Donald Trump – Healthy Living Stress 9 Strategies for a Life With Less Stress and Anxiety READ NOW ＞       Beauty Crafting Your Own Whipped Body Butter READ NOW ＞       Today's Meal Idea Recipe Approved by Sheridan Genrich Clinical Nutritionist & Naturopathic Expert Grilled Ribeye To make sure your steak purchase doesn’t go to waste, this recipe for grilling ribeye walks you step-by-step through how to prep and grill a perfect ribeye. All you need is a handful of pantry spices and maybe some garlic butter if you’re feeling extra for a steakhouse-worthy, juicy ribeye. How to Make It Worth a Look Health Products Health Is Freedom: Why Families Are Turning Away From Chemical Skincare       Contributed by Gan Jing World Pumpkin Seed Water: The Hidden Superfood Drink That Could Transform Your Health! Exercise Your Brain Spot the Difference SPOT Today's Hurdle GUESS Relaxing Music PLAY Play our popular Crossword, Word Wipe, and Jumble Daily. Want to play something else? See all games. Thank you for reading Rise & Shine! Enjoying this newsletter? We'd love to hear how we can make it even better! Do you know someone who would like this newsletter? Share this sign up link with your friend. Prefer push notifications? Download The Epoch Times from the App Store or Google Play. Trouble viewing this email? View in browser.

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