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Cold led to deadly brain infection in teen

Sophie Bell, 17, thought she had a cold and itchy eye. It was a life-threatening brain infection requiring emergency neurosurgery. Her story is a vital warning.

NHS 'See a GP' Warning Over Meningitis Threat

The NHS issues an urgent warning about life-threatening meningitis, urging people to check vaccination status with their GP. Teenagers and young adults are at high risk.

Died for 7 minutes, saw dad in afterlife

A British man who clinically died for seven minutes shares his extraordinary journey to the afterlife, where he was reunited with his late father and experienced overwhelming peace.

Meningitis cases surge as vaccination rates fall

Health officials sound alarm as invasive meningococcal disease cases jump 35% in England, with vaccine uptake falling below crucial thresholds. Experts warn of rising sepsis risk and call for urgent action.

TikTok Star Ben Bader Dies: Girlfriend Arrested

American TikTok personality Ben Bader dies in tragic circumstances as girlfriend faces charges in connection with his death. The full story of the social media star's untimely demise.

NHS rapid blood test for child sepsis breakthrough

The NHS is trialling a groundbreaking rapid blood test that can detect deadly sepsis and meningitis in children within hours, potentially saving countless young lives across UK hospitals.

Deadly Meningitis Outbreak: UK Health Alert

UKHSA issues urgent warning as invasive meningococcal disease cases surge across England. Learn the critical symptoms and who's most at risk in this developing health crisis.

Holly Hagan's sister Darci-Rose dies aged 19

Geordie Shore star Holly Hagan announces devastating death of her 19-year-old sister Darci-Rose in emotional social media tribute, leaving family 'broken' and 'traumatised'.

Girl, 13, dies from meningitis after hospital sent her home

Exclusive: The heartbreaking story of a 13-year-old girl who died from meningitis hours after being sent home from hospital, prompting urgent NHS safety reforms and raising serious questions about emergency care protocols.

Graduate, 23, dies from meningitis days after symptoms

A promising university graduate died from meningitis just days after falling ill, with her family initially believing she had freshers' flu. The 23-year-old's sudden deterioration serves as a tragic warning about the deadly disease.

Student's freshers flu was deadly sepsis

A university fresher's week illness turned into a life-threatening sepsis battle after doctors initially dismissed his symptoms as freshers' flu. Read the shocking story of survival.

Teen loses legs after flu turns to sepsis

A healthy teenager's ordinary flu symptoms spiralled into life-threatening sepsis, forcing doctors to amputate both legs in a medical nightmare that highlights crucial warning signs.

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