The parasitic infection is spread by a type of fly known as “face flies,” that feed on tears lubricating the eyeball, scientists said.

This year’s strain tends to cause more deaths and hospitalizations.

Users have opposed efforts to regulate kratom, saying it could be a safer alternative to opioid pain pills that have caused an epidemic of abuse.

The new definition of high blood pressure is now a reading of 130 over 80, below what it used to be.