Composed of a single cell, amoeba seem harmless enough: They look like playful critters waltzing under the spotlight of a microscope until they come upon a group of bacteria. Then, these previously ...

A recent death caused by brain-eating amoeba has reignited fears about the organism technically known as Naegleria fowleri — but there is no need for immediate panic, according to experts. On July 28, ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Many North Carolina residents have heard stories of "brain-eating" amoebas and "flesh-eating" bacteria lurking in bodies of water.

Many North Carolina residents have heard stories of "brain-eating amoebas" lurking in bodies of water. Is there any truth to these stories? Recent headlines have told the story of four Florida ...

Naegleria fowleri, commonly called the brain-eating amoeba, is a rare but serious threat in warm freshwater during hot months. The amoeba enters through the nose and travels to the brain, causing a ...