The family of a 12-year-old boy who died in South Carolina this month have confirmed his cause of death to be an infection associated with Naegleria fowleri, more commonly referred to as a ...

A tooth infection may seem like a small dental problem, but if left untreated, it can sometimes become a serious health issue ...

After an outbreak of Andes hantavirus on a cruise ship infected 11 people and killed three earlier this year, a review ...

About 1 in 3 people worldwide have been infected with a microscopic parasite called Toxoplasma gondii—or simply "toxo"—which ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. A Missourian has contracted a rare, often deadly brain infection from an amoeba, according to the Missouri Department of Health ...

A microscopic parasite quietly infects the brains of millions worldwide. Known scientifically as Toxoplasma gondii, this tiny invader silently alters brain function without obvious symptoms. Beneath ...

The monsoon season provides a break from the scorching summer, but it also increases the risk of infections. Waterlogging, ...

Infectious or chronic diseases such as long COVID, Alzheimer's disease and traumatic brain injury can cause inflammation in the brain, or neuroinflammation, that weakens muscles. While scientists are ...

A specific bacterial infection during pregnancy that can cause severe harm to the unborn brain has been identified for the first time, in a finding that could have huge implications for prenatal ...

Tyler Morton was told he had an ear infection and given antibiotics, but his symptoms worsened and a scan and biopsy showed ...

CBD may be a promising therapy for people living with HIV. While the virus can be controlled with treatment, it can still wreak havoc on the brain and cause problems with cognition. FIU researchers ...