The family of Jude Platts is raising money for a memorial to honor the “special little boy” after he died suddenly from a ...

Even a mild case of COVID-19 or the flu can impact the body long after the fever and cough fade, according to new Tulane University research that may help explain why some people struggle to feel ...

C OVID-19 may leave a lasting impression on the brain, even in people who fully recover from their infection. New research ...

A Missourian has contracted a rare, often deadly brain infection from an amoeba, according to the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services. The amoeba, Naegleria fowleri, is often called a ...

“Latent herpes viruses have the potential to reactivate in people living with HIV which can lead to neuroinflammation and impact long-term brain health,” said Shirin Mazumder, MD, infectious diseases ...

This is an archived article and the information in the article may be outdated. Please look at the time stamp on the story to see when it was last updated. (NEXSTAR) – Two children have died this week ...

A fungal infection has been shown to trigger a fruit fly's own immune system to destroy brain cells, leading to signs of neurodegeneration, a new study has found. In the premiere of HBO's big budget ...

COLUMBIA — An infectious disease expert with MU Health Care said that while a severe brain infection caused by an amoeba is often deadly, it is extremely rare. Christian Rojas Moreno said the way to ...

Sophie Bell underwent a nine-hour surgery after a cold led to a "life-threatening" bacterial infection that spread to her brain Kennedy News and Media (2) Sophie Bell, 17, had a common cold that gave ...

Lucknow: Washing hands, cleaning food ingredients thoroughly and drinking safe water can prevent worm infections in brain. The simple hygiene rule, said experts, could protect people from ...

Although urinary tract infections (UTIs) are typically minor—albeit painful—health issues for most people, they can pose ...