(NEXSTAR) – The family of a 12-year-old boy who died in South Carolina this month have confirmed his cause of death to be an infection associated with Naegleria fowleri, more commonly referred to as a ...

If the phrase “brain-eating amoeba” sounds like something out of a sci-fi horror movie, you’re not alone. In Arizona, it’s a very real concern that lurks in warm fresh water during the hottest months.

One of the most dangerous microorganisms on Earth, Naegleria fowleri has a well-earned nickname as the "brain-eating amoeba," because of the almost 100% fatal infection it causes. And it's now been ...

ORLANDO, Fla. – A deadly case of brain-eating amoeba in South Carolina is bringing renewed national attention to a test developed right here in Central Florida. The patient, a young boy, died earlier ...

WASHINGTON — A fatal case of brain-eating amoeba in South Carolina is bringing attention to the rare, but often deadly, situation. The South Carolina Department of Public Health (SCDPH) confirmed a ...

A Missouri resident is in intensive care after contracting a rare brain-eating amoeba, likely while water skiing at the Lake of the Ozarks, state health officials confirmed Wednesday. The case of ...

SOUTH CAROLINA — The South Carolina Department of Public Health has confirmed a case of a brain-eating amoeba. Officials say Naegleria fowleri is very rare, but is “nearly always fatal.” The ...

The MIND diet, rich in brain-friendly foods, may reduce risk of Alzheimer’s and dementia. Leafy greens, eggs and salmon may help support memory and general brain function. Blueberries, lamb and ...