Who's Afraid of Brain-Eating Amoebas?

Who's Afraid of Brain-Eating Amoebas?

In 2023, both a toddler in Arkansas and a swimmer in Texas died from the infection of a brain-eating amoeba, Naegleria fowleri, likely contracted from local water sources. ""Brain-eating amoebas"" is a scary headline that sounds like something out of the Twilight Zone, but just how worried should we be? And how serious are the ramifications of infection? (Spoiler: They're pretty darn serious.) On this episode of Heath Matters, we sit down with Dr. Bobbi Pritt to talk about brain-eating amoebas, what they are, how concerned we should be about them, and ways to avoid infection. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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Understanding mix-and-match COVID-19 boosters

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Mental health toll of ongoing COVID-19 pandemic

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Advancing colorectal cancer screening with AI

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Changing COVID-19 recommendations mean the science is working

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Systemic therapies for breast cancer

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Heart rhythm problems need attention

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Continuing progress in battle against COVID-19

Continuing progress in battle against COVID-19

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Next steps, new leader for Mayo Clinic Cancer Center

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