Libya has become the latest country to eliminate the world’s leading infectious cause of blindness.

A Kent State student is receiving medical treatment for Neisseria meningitidis, a serious bacterial infection.

Resident of Lake Hall is receiving medical treatment, KSU official says, and all close contacts have been reached by health officials.

A student in the Columbus School District contracted bacterial meningitis over the weekend and is receiving treatment at a hospital, the district announced on social media Monday.

Medically reviewed by Anju Goel, MD Key Takeaways Diarrhea is often contagious, especially when it's caused by viruses, bacteria, or parasites. Infectious diarrhea can spread by not washing hands ...

Health departments are sounding the alarm about a contagious bacterial disease that can be deadly in dogs -- and in rare cases, can spread to humans.

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 ...

Sinus infections, also known as sinusitis, can leave us feeling miserable with symptoms like nasal congestion, facial pain and headaches. But beyond the discomfort, many people like you worry about ...

Research shows that many viruses can linger in the air and on surfaces long after an infected person has left the room — ...

A group of horses and riders, almost synonymous with the National Western Stock Show Rodeo, is going through a tough time. About a third of the horses ridden by the Westernaires are suffering from a ...