An invasive ant with a potentially deadly sting is spreading in the US This invasive insect's sting has been reported to cause severe allergic reactions, like anaphylaxis, in people who are allergic to insect venom.

Yet another instance of #NeverGoOutside... www.indystar.com/story/news/n...

First #NeverGoOutside of 2026!

'Kissing bug' disease is endemic in US, researchers say. What to know about condition Since 2013, Chagas disease in humans has been reported in eight states, according to Texas A&M University's Kissing Bug Community Science program.

For the love of all that is holy, #NeverGoOutside! www.usatoday.com/story/life/h...

Armadillos are officially in Indiana, and they are expanding Once a curiosity of the South, armadillos have been spotted north of Lafayette and may be breeding in Marion County.

Not gonna file this under #NeverGoOutside... yet. Seeing a (leprosy-free) #Armadillo in my yard would be kind of cool! www.wthr.com/article/news...

Tune in again for another installment in the much-too-frequent series, #NeverGoOutside...

‘Explosive increase’ of ticks that cause meat allergy in US due to climate crisis Unusually aggressive lone star ticks, common in the south-east, are spreading to areas previously too cold for them

Once again, #NeverGoOutside... www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...

Time for another installment of #NeverGoOutside...

Scorpions ‘taking over’ Brazilian cities with reported stings rising 250% Fast and unplanned growth of cities providing ideal conditions for the creatures to thrive, say researchers

Nope, nope, nonpe... #NeverGoOutside ~~> www.theguardian.com/global-devel...

Once again, #NeverGoOutside....

Doctors raise alarm about rise in “sloth fever” infections linked to birth defects The Oropouche virus has been linked to Zika-like outcomes in pregnant people, with cases more than doubling in 2024

Continued encroachment into wild habitats increases chances for breakouts like this... #NeverGoOutside #OropoucheVirus #Science www.salon.com/2025/03/20/d...

Doctors find worms squirming through teen’s neck: A cautionary tale There are two charming categories of hookworms to keep in mind.

As always, #NeverGoOutside ~~> arstechnica.com/health/2025/...

I may not be a "writer" but I'm sure as hell getting "whiter!" #nevergooutside #reversetanning