Chagas disease, caused by the protozoan parasite Trypanosoma cruzi, is transmitted through kissing bugs, or cone-nose bugs, and can cause acute or chronic heart disease or death in dogs and humans.
Research shows South and Midwest regions have a greater need for nutrition education, early screening and expansion of specialized outpatient care than other regions.
Texans can begin to prepare for a hurricane by following the advice provided in disaster and emergency preparedness publications available through the Texas Extension Disaster Education Network website.
Leigh Ellyn Preston upended a stable career as a math teacher to pursue a PhD in public health; now she will serve as a CDC doctoral fellow and work to improve health outcomes.
With the National Science Foundation's CAREER award, Kitmajima will conduct subduction zone research and continue helping students get hands-on research experiences.