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Another dangerous amoeba has been linked to neti pots and nasal rinsing. Here's what to know

Mar. 13, 2024 14:28 PM EDT

NEW YORK (AP) — For years, scientists have known people who use neti pots can become infected with a brain-eating amoeba if they use the wrong kind of water. On Wednesday, researchers linked a second kind of deadly amoeba to nasal rinsing. The Centers for Disease Control and...

Bipartisan measure introduced to combat Kentucky's high maternal mortality rate

Jan. 17, 2024 16:57 PM EST

FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) — A bipartisan group of Kentucky lawmakers endorsed a bill Wednesday aimed at combatting a tragic health statistic by expanding access to insurance coverage for expectant mothers. The goal is to reduce the Bluegrass State's maternal mortality rate, which ranks...