The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has issued an urgent warning about an infection that "can become serious in a matter of hours". Thousands of Brits are struck down by meningitis, a severe ...

When it comes to bacterial infections, bacterial meningitis may not be the most common one, but it is certainly among the most serious. "The most worrisome part of bacterial meningitis is the ...

The test, which is being trialled in three hospitals, could make a “vital difference” to the care of children.

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

Health officials have urged parents to ensure their children are vaccinated following a spike in meningitis cases. In 2024/25 ...

Meningitis can cause life-threatening sepsis and result in permanent damage to the brain or nerves if not treated quickly ...

People often confuse meningococcal disease and meningitis, but they are not the same condition. While they share similar symptoms and treatments, they can have different causes. Both conditions may be ...

This interview has been edited for length and clarity. *Lifetime’s “Pretty Hurts” explores the glitzy yet cutthroat world of teen beauty pageants while shedding light on a serious health issue: ...

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 ...