Meningitis can be a frightening diagnosis. Our expert guide breaks down the different types—bacterial, viral, and fungal—and ...

The brain-eating amoeba, Naegleria fowleri, is rare but deadly. Here's how you can contract it and what symptoms to watch out for.

When your neck feels stiff or you feel difficulty in moving, it often results from sudden strain or an underlying issue with ...

Symptoms and prevention tips Dr Grunch said, “Early symptoms mimic meningitis: fever, headache, nausea, stiff neck. But within days, neurological decline sets in — confusion, seizures, coma.

Older adults and immunocompromised people can be at higher risk for developing serious illness or death, the Oregon Health Authority said.

Oregon has no reports so far of people contracting the virus. But it's still wise to cover up and prevent bites, health officials say.

Neck pain or stiffness and watery or tired eyes are often dismissed as minor discomforts but experts warn they may be early ...