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Meningitis B: what are the symptoms, how is it spread and is there a vaccine?

Variant identified in Kent can cause long-term complications and prove fatal if not caught early with antibiotics

The Guardian - UK

What is meningitis B and why are young people at risk?

Symptoms of meningitis and sepsis can include a high temperature, cold hands and feet, vomiting, confusion, and muscle and joint pain.

Evening Standard

Flesh-eating bacteria spread from possums and mozzies. But Buruli ulcers are preventable and treatable

A number of cases of the flesh-eating Buruli ulcer have now been detected on the New South Wales south coast.

The Conversation

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Two people have died from bacterial meningitis in the UK. An expert answers your questions

An outbreak of invasive bacterial meningitis at the University of Kent has left two people dead and 11 seriously ill in hospital, prompting the UK Health Security Agency to distribute antibiotics to students in the Canterbury area. Here’s what you need to know about the disease and how to protect…

The Conversation

How to Check for Active Food Recalls in Under a Minute

Feeding your family a highly nutritious, home-cooked dinner should be safe. However, the massive industrial food supply chain is incredibly fragile, and dangerous contamination events happen. Over the past year, millions of pounds of fresh greens, frozen meals, and deli meats have been pulled from supermarket shelves due to bacterial…

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Kent meningitis outbreak: key questions answered

What are the symptoms of the infection? Can it be prevented? And what is being done to manage the situation?

The Guardian - UK

Meningitis outbreak: Why are students and young people at risk?

The UK Health Security Agency said it had been notified of 13 cases in the Canterbury area of Kent between Friday and Sunday.

Evening Standard

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What is meningitis strain B – and is there a vaccine?

There are different types of this meningitis and the most common is known as type B

The Independent UK

March Seedling Diseases to Watch For

March launches the most exciting stretch of the gardening season. Tiny green sprouts push through soil, trays crowd windowsills, and gardeners start dreaming about towering tomatoes, crunchy cucumbers, and armloads of herbs. Those tiny seedlings promise big harvests later in the season, but they also attract a lineup of microscopic…

Frugal Gardening

Eating too many high fats? It could cause your gut bacteria to invade your brain

More than half of Americans’ daily diet is ultraprocessed, with products high in fats and sugars

The Independent UK

10 Daily Habits That Improve Gut Health and Balance Your Microbiome Naturally, According to Doctors

Gut health improves with daily habits like fiber-rich foods, probiotics, exercise, and sleep that help improve gut microbiome and support digestion naturally.

Medical Daily

Six Dead, Dozens Infected: UK Health Officials Warn Deadly Bacteria Found in Common Wet Wipes

Health agencies urge the public to check first aid kits after four brands of non-sterile alcohol-free wipes are confirmed contaminated with Burkholderia stabilis.

International Business Times UK

The colon cancer crisis gripping young people could be fueled by a silent threat hiding in plain sight

Experts studying colon cancer have found another possible cause for the condition. This is significant considering how cases are alarmingly on the rise, especially among younger patients. This discovery could pave the way for earlier detection and even new treatment options.

The Mary Sue

Scientists squished microbes into a steel 'sandwich' — and made a profound discovery about life in space

"Extremophile" bacteria could survive asteroid impacts that are strong enough to launch them into space, suggesting that life could travel between planetary bodies.

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Times Life

4 Common Indian Foods for Naturally Glowing Skin

Health experts say that your skin, which is considered as the largest organ in the human body, is the most direct and palpable reflection of your internal wellbeing. A lot of people depend entirely on external serums, treatments or creams in order to uplift skin health and glow. However, what…

Times Pets

How To Keep Them Healthy, Safe, And Happy During The Hottest Days

Summer is a season filled with sunshine, long evenings, and joyful outdoor moments. For many families, it also means spending more time with their beloved pets. Dogs running in parks, cats lounging near sunny windows, and birds chirping happily can make the season feel alive. But while humans can adapt…

Medical Daily

Antibiotic Resistance Explained: The Hidden Dangers of Antibiotics Overuse

Antibiotic resistance explained: how antibiotics misuse creates superbugs, threatens global health, and why stewardship programs are vital.

The Independent UK

London Legionnaire’s outbreaks under investigation

The disease is not usually be passed from person to person

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Feed Your Gut Right: 4 Foods That Transform Digestive Health

The gastrointestinal tract or gut can be defined as a huge system that stretches from mouth to anus. It is responsible for digesting the foods that we eat and also in absorbing nutrients. In fact, the gut microbiomes are stored there. Did you know that this gut microbiome is a…

Times Pets

Essential Supplements And Vitamins To Keep Your Pets Healthy And Happy

Pets are more than companions. They are family members who fill our lives with love, joy, and companionship. Just like humans, pets need proper nutrition to stay healthy and thrive. While a balanced diet is crucial, sometimes it is not enough to meet all their nutritional needs. This is where…

The Conversation

Here’s why you might want to clean your headphones

Whether it’s enjoying a podcast, listening to music or chatting on the phone, many of us spend hours a day using our headphones. One 2017 study of 4,185 Australians showed they used headphones on average 47–88 hours a month.

The Conversation

5 top tips for the perfect compost – according to science

As a young boy, I had to contend with my grandfather’s compost heap. It was a veritable Vesuvius of foul-smelling, putrescible plant waste, a metre high and hidden behind a privet hedge.

Medical Daily

Fiber Probiotic Supplement

Once dismissed as "just digestion," your gut is now recognized as the command center for everything from immunity to metabolism to mood. That's why supplements promising to "balance the gut" have exploded in popularity.

The Independent UK

A gut bacteria is linked to colorectal cancer — here’s how to keep yours healthy

California researchers have identified a possible link between toxin in the gut and increase in cancer cases in people under the age of 50

Times Pets

Fueling Tiny Paws: The Best Diet Tips To Help Your Growing Puppy Thrive

Bringing home a puppy is one of the most joyful and emotional experiences for any pet lover. Those tiny paws, curious eyes, playful jumps, and endless energy quickly fill a home with happiness and warmth. But behind all the fun and cuddles lies an important responsibility. Puppies are growing rapidly,…

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