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Schoolgirl's neck pain revealed deadly sepsis

Eight-year-old Jessica Breeze's ordinary neck pain turned into a life-threatening sepsis battle. Her family shares crucial symptoms every parent must know to spot this silent killer.

CDC Alert: Deadly Bacteria Causes Severe Infections in US

The CDC has issued a nationwide alert after a rare and potentially fatal bacteria, Neisseria meningitidis, was found to cause serious bloodstream and joint infections in the US. Learn about the symptoms and risks.

Gran loses fingers and toes after flu-like bug turns septic

A grandmother's life was turned upside down after a suspected case of sepsis, initially mistaken for flu, led to the amputation of all her fingers and toes. This harrowing story highlights the critical importance of recognising sepsis symptoms early.

Puzzles and Dementia: Truth Revealed

New research examines whether doing puzzles truly protects against dementia. Discover the science behind cognitive decline and what really works for brain health.

Student's 'Freshers Flu' Was Deadly Sepsis

A university fresher's common cold symptoms masked a deadly sepsis infection. Read her harrowing survival story and learn the vital signs that saved her life.

Student's flu led to sepsis and quadruple amputation

A chilling warning for students and parents as a routine Freshers' flu escalates into life-threatening sepsis, leading to a quadruple amputation for one young man. Learn the critical signs doctors missed.

Dad, 40, dies from sepsis after toothache - family's warning

The heartbroken family of Ian Green, a 40-year-old father from St Helens, issues a critical public health warning after he tragically died from sepsis stemming from a tooth infection. They urge greater awareness of the deadly signs.

Teen died from meningitis after 111 call misdiagnosis

Exclusive: An inquest reveals how a 111 call handler failed to spot the deadly signs of meningitis in 16-year-old Samuel Wai-Hoong, leading to a fatal delay in treatment. His heartbroken family demands justice and systemic change.

NHS to screen children's blood pressure from age 5

In a major public health shift, the NHS is set to introduce routine blood pressure monitoring for children as young as five to combat future heart disease and strokes. Experts hail the move as a proactive measure to identify early cardiovascular risks.

180+ New School Vaccination Centres for UK Teens

The UK is launching a major expansion of school immunisation programmes, with over 180 new vaccination centres to be established in schools across England. This initiative targets teenagers for crucial vaccines against meningitis, HPV, diphtheria, tetanus

Tap Water Lithium Linked to Reduced Dementia Risk

Groundbreaking research from the UK suggests trace amounts of lithium in drinking water may significantly reduce dementia risk. Discover how this common element could revolutionise preventive brain health strategies.

Clopidogrel Beats Aspirin in Heart Attack Prevention

Groundbreaking NHS research shows clopidogrel is significantly more effective than traditional aspirin at preventing recurrent heart attacks and strokes, potentially transforming cardiovascular treatment protocols across Britain.

4p Daily Pill Slashes Heart Attack Risk by 20%

A groundbreaking new study reveals a cheap, 'polypill' combining four common medications could prevent thousands of heart attacks and strokes in the UK, offering a simple, life-saving solution for over-50s.

Trump Cuts Blamed for Collapse of MN Violence Prevention

Exclusive investigation reveals how the Trump administration's termination of a federal violence prevention initiative left a Minnesota programme for high-risk youth defunded and defunct, raising questions about the long-term cost of such policy decisions

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