Your body's brain and spinal cord are surrounded by three layers of membranes known as the meninges. These protective membranes are vital for providing structural support, cushioning tissue, improving ...

At least two Americans have died and 17 have suspected or probable cases of a potentially deadly infection linked to an outbreak at cosmetic surgery clinics in Mexico. The infected patients contracted ...

Medically reviewed by Huma Sheikh, MD Key Takeaways Aseptic meningitis is usually not life-threatening, but its symptoms can ...

In a concerning turn of events, multiple cases of viral meningitis have been reported in Kolkata, sparking fear among residents and health authorities. A group of schoolchildren in the city was ...

A Neshaminy High School student has died after suddenly becoming ill with meningitis. Ryan Duffy was admitted to the intensive care unit at a hospital late last week, where he was diagnosed with ...

An estimated 1,400 to 2,800 cases of meningococcal meningitis occur in the United States every year. Here is some additional information about bacterial meningitis: What are the signs and symptoms?

A suspected case of meningitis at St. James Healthcare was not a highly communicable form of the disease, Butte health officials said. “It was not meningococcal meningitis,” said Karen Billson, a ...

Vaccinations are available to prevent several types of meningitis, and staying up-to-date on recommended vaccines and boosters is crucial for protection. Practicing good hygiene, such as frequent ...

(LANGHORNE, Pa.) -- A Pennsylvania high school student died from bacterial meningitis, according to the local school district. Ryan Duffy, 18, a senior at Neshaminy High School in Langhorne, ...

Former MuchMusic VJ Juliette Powell (pictured in 2005) died after a brief illness. (Photo by Scott Rudd/Patrick McMullan via Getty Images) "Juliette had a magical way of drawing people in with her ...