In 1932, the Guy's Hospital (London, UK) physician John Ryle lectured on meningitis and meningism. By meningitis he meant the pathological state that involved inflammation, usually infective, of the ...

Six people have died due to an outbreak of listeria linked to prepared pasta meals sold at major US grocery chains. A doctor explains how to reduce your risk of illness.

Communicable disease experts are advocating for steps to be taken to protect university students against meningococcal ...

People have been urged to “call 999” if they spot a specific symptom on the skin as cases of a “deadly” disease are spreading ...

Many vaccines are safe during chemotherapy, radiation, and other cancer treatments. Learn which vaccines to avoid and the ...

Merck (NYSE: MRK), known as MSD outside of the United States and Canada, announced today that the province of Quebec has added CAPVAXIVE®, a 21-valent pneumococcal conjugate vaccine, to their publicly ...

A dog walk near Manzanita turned into a rescue mission when Colleen Dunn was looking for sand dollars but found a juvenile ...

A variety of vaccines in the U.S. childhood vaccination schedule help to protect kids against meningitis.

The UK Health Security Agency said there were 378 cases of invasive meningococcal disease in 2024/25, up from 340 in the previous 12 months.

A rapid blood test to help diagnose life-threatening conditions in children – such as sepsis or meningitis – is being trialled in the NHS. The 15-minute blood test can fast-track diagnosis by telling ...

The Toronto Blue Jays are heading back to the World Series for the first time since 1993, thanks to a seventh-inning three-run home run from George Springer in Game 7 of the ALCS. Springer jumped on ...