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Tuesday, September 15

Janet Loehrke

Articles by Janet Loehrke

Brain-eating amoeba map shows which states have the most cases - USA Today

Health September 19, 2026

Naegleria fowleri is making headlines after recent infections linked to warm freshwater exposure. The rare amoeba can cause a severe brain infection that is usually fatal. At least two U.S. cases of �...

Shingles vaccine may slow, prevent dementia progression, study finds - USA Today

Health December 8, 2025

A new study suggests the shingles vaccine may lower the likelihood of developing dementia as well as slow its progression in people who have already been diagnosed with the disease. Researchers are �...