Meningitis Alert: Four Overlooked Eye Symptoms Revealed
An optician warns that meningitis can cause subtle eye symptoms like blurred vision and light sensitivity, which may be permanent. Health authorities confirm an outbreak in Kent with 20 cases.
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British Boy Hospitalised After Egyptian Holiday with Kidney Condition
A seven-year-old boy from Worcestershire developed Haemolytic-Uraemic Syndrome after a luxury holiday in Egypt, requiring emergency dialysis and hospitalisation for weeks.
Dame Esther Rantzen's Heartbreaking Dilemma: Facing Death Alone
Dame Esther Rantzen, 85, diagnosed with terminal lung cancer, reveals she must die alone at Dignitas to spare her family from potential police investigations upon return to the UK.
Meningitis Vaccine Shortage: Weeks to Protection in Kent Outbreak
A pharmacist warns of a critical meningitis vaccine shortage, with protection taking weeks as cases rise in Kent. Demand surges after deaths and hospitalisations.
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Hospital Hygiene Failures Led to Student's Sepsis Death
A coroner has ruled that a 20-year-old leukemia patient died from sepsis contracted due to poor hand hygiene and cross-contamination at The Christie hospital in Manchester.
Kent Meningitis Outbreak: Baby in ICU as Cases Rise
A nine-month-old girl from Folkestone is critically ill with meningitis as health officials investigate 20 cases in Kent. The outbreak has claimed two lives and prompted a national response.
Brown Calls for UK-Wide End-of-Life Care Improvements After Assisted Dying Vote
Former PM Gordon Brown urges cooperation between UK governments to end 'postcode lottery' in end-of-life care, following the defeat of Scotland's assisted dying legislation.
Lush Spa's 'Validation Facial' Provides Spring Reset for Skin and Mind
A journalist experiences Lush Spa's bespoke 'Validation Facial'—a 60-minute treatment blending skincare with emotional wellbeing through tailored consultations, massage, and soundscapes for a spring refresh.
Meningitis B Outbreak in UK Schools: Two Deaths Confirmed
UK Health Security Agency investigates 20 meningitis cases in Kent, including six confirmed MenB infections. Two young people have died as schools report suspected cases and antibiotics are distributed.
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Meningitis Vaccine Shortage Warning Issued by Susanna Reid
Good Morning Britain presenter Susanna Reid has alerted viewers about a shortage of the Meningitis B vaccine at high street pharmacies Boots and Superdrug, following a spike in cases in Kent.
Ben Shephard Shares Meningitis Fears for Son in Kent Outbreak
This Morning presenter Ben Shephard voices concern as meningitis cases surge in Kent, with 20 reported cases and two student deaths prompting health alerts.
Fibre: The Underrated Nutrient Set to Dethrone Protein in 2025
While protein dominated dietary trends in 2025, nutritionists highlight fibre as the true foundation of health, offering digestion support, disease prevention, and gut microbiome benefits.
Meningitis B Vaccine Shortages Hit Amid Kent Outbreak
Pharmacies report 65-fold demand surge for meningitis B vaccines as UKHSA investigates 20 cases in Kent. Boots and Superdrug implement virtual queues amid stock shortages.
Student Dies from Sepsis After Hospital Hygiene Lapses
A talented 20-year-old who overcame Hodgkin lymphoma died from sepsis caused by bacterial cross-contamination due to poor hand hygiene at The Christie Hospital, a coroner concluded.
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Michael Rosen's Meningitis Warning After Son's Death
Author Michael Rosen urges parents to check for meningitis rash in hidden areas, sharing his tragic story of losing his son Eddie in 1999 amid a Kent outbreak.
Michael Rosen Urges Meningitis Rash Checks After Kent Outbreak
Children's author Michael Rosen, whose son died from meningitis in 1999, urges parents to thoroughly check for rashes in hidden areas following a Kent outbreak. The UKHSA is investigating 20 cases.
Meningococcal Disease Case Investigated at Belfast School
Public Health Agency confirms probable case in 16-year-old pupil at Bloomfield Collegiate School, stressing no link to England outbreak. Vigilance urged for symptoms.
Meningitis Outbreak: Fifth Kent School Hit, MenB Vaccines Run Out
A meningitis B outbreak in Kent has risen to 20 cases, with two fatalities and a fifth school impacted. National vaccine shortages prompt urgent antibiotic distribution and targeted vaccinations for students.
Student Loses Legs and Fingers to Meningitis Misdiagnosed as Flu
Ketia Moponda, a De Montfort University student, lost both legs and all fingers after meningitis was mistaken for fresher's flu. She now demands government action amid a Kent outbreak.
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Mum Reveals Daughter's Meningitis Battle After Club Visit
A mother has shared how her daughter contracted Meningitis B after visiting Club Chemistry in Canterbury, describing her as extremely lucky to be alive.
Universal Credit claimants warned of £100 fines for NHS eligibility
Martin Lewis warns Universal Credit claimants moved from Tax Credits risk £100 fines for incorrectly claiming free NHS prescriptions and dental treatment due to lower income thresholds.
Meningococcal Disease Case at Belfast School Investigated
Health officials are probing a probable case of meningococcal disease in a 16-year-old pupil at Bloomfield Collegiate School in Belfast, with no link to the England meningitis outbreak.
Emma Barnett: Maternity Leave Is More Like 'Maternity Service'
Broadcaster Emma Barnett challenges the romanticised view of motherhood, advocating for honest conversations about the physical and emotional toll of maternity leave, which she reframes as 'maternity service'.
Hospice Nurse Reveals Truth About Dying Alone in Reddit Q&A
A hospice nurse from New England shares honest insights about what happens when patients die alone, explaining why it's common and not always distressing.
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Mum's Food Poisoning Fear Turns to Horror Over Daughter's Stroke
An 11-year-old girl's symptoms were initially dismissed as food poisoning before a CT scan revealed a brain bleed and stroke, with a later diagnosis of a vascular condition.
Meningitis Outbreak: Fifth Kent School Hit, Vaccines Run Out
A meningitis B outbreak in Kent has risen to 20 cases, with two deaths and a fifth school impacted. National vaccine shortages are reported as 5,000 students are offered jabs.
Probable Meningococcal Disease Case Investigated at Belfast School
Northern Ireland's Public Health Agency is investigating a probable case of meningococcal disease in a 16-year-old pupil at Bloomfield Collegiate School in Belfast, confirming no link to the England outbreak.
Meningitis Outbreak: GPs Told to Prescribe Antibiotics Nationwide
UK Health Security Agency confirms 20 cases in Kent outbreak, with GPs across the country instructed to provide preventative antibiotics to anyone who attended Canterbury nightclub event.
Mother Dies After 25-Hour Prescription Delay at Hospital
A terminally ill mother endured 25 hours without proper pain relief at Royal Stoke University Hospital before her death, with her son describing the prescription blunder as a basic human rights failure.
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Meningitis Outbreak in Kent Reaches 20 Cases, Deemed 'Explosive'
Health officials report 20 meningitis cases in Kent, with antibiotics prescribed to thousands. The UKHSA describes the outbreak as unprecedented in its rapid spread.
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