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Kent meningitis outbreak: what students need to know

If you are a student in the UK, news of an outbreak of meningitis affecting university students in Kent may be causing you alarm.

The Conversation

How plastic bottles have been transformed into a life-changing drug

Around 166,000 people live with Parkinson's in the UK and most patients are prescribed L-DOPA, which is made using fossil fuels

The Independent UK

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

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Meningitis outbreak at University of Kent and three schools kills two young people with 11 in hospital

Deaths of student and sixth-former named as Juliette announced as long queues for antibiotics form at Canterbury campus

The Guardian - UK

Two dead and 11 seriously ill in meningitis outbreak at University of Kent

Students in Canterbury given antibiotics for fast-acting and invasive meningococcal disease, says UKHSA

The Guardian - UK

Two dead after meningitis and septicaemia outbreak at university

The UKHSA said it was notified of 13 cases with signs and symptoms of meningitis and septicaemia from Friday to Sunday in the Canterbury area of Kent.

Evening Standard

Largest ever Parkinson’s study shows how symptoms differ between men and women

Parkinson’s disease is the fastest growing neurological disorder, with over 10 million cases worldwide. Up to 150,000 Australians currently live with the disease and 50 new cases are diagnosed each day.

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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

Starmer says his mum was an ‘incredible example to me’ in Mother’s Day message

Keir Starmer’s mother passed away in 2015 after battling with the rare auto-immune condition Still’s disease

The Independent UK

New report confirms over one-third of these tiny terrors are ready to unleash a nightmare with a single bite

A new long-term analysis has confirmed that ticks carrying multiple potentially fatal diseases are becoming increasingly common across the northeastern US, raising some serious public health concerns. This isn’t just about single infections anymore; researchers are finding a growing number of blacklegged ticks, popularly known as deer ticks, are infected…

The Mary Sue

How to Reduce Root Rot Risk Without Chemicals

A thriving plant does not begin with glossy leaves or colorful blooms. Real strength starts underground, where roots wrestle with moisture, oxygen, microbes, and gravity every hour of the day. When conditions turn soggy and stagnant, roots lose that fight quickly, and root rot steps in to finish the job.…

Frugal Gardening

Olivia Munn says advice from Shannen Doherty helped shape how she approached her own breast cancer battle

Telling an audience in Los Angeles the late actor urged her to be “so aggressive” in confronting the disease, Olivia Munn says advice from Shannen Doherty helped shape how she approached her own breast cancer battle

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‘My Lungs Had Nothing Left.’ Inside The Epidemic Killing Countertop Stonecutters.

A new California law aims to protect workers from silicosis, an incurable lung disease that has killed 29 people in the state and sickened hundreds. Experts say it isn’t enough.

Capital & Main

Hormone therapy and dementia risk: what a new study says about menopause treatment

Hormone therapy is widely used to treat menopausal symptoms such as hot flushes and night sweats. But scientists have long debated whether it affects dementia risk.

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Jesse Jackson’s misdiagnosis of Parkinson’s is common – new genetic discovery could lead to treatment for this deadly disease

“Yes, doctor. My dad’s first fall was on his 65th birthday. He stood in the driveway and suddenly dropped backwards on his back. After he fell two more times, we came to the clinic.”

The Guardian - US

Trump policies set to increase rates of lung disease and death, study finds

Experts warn of ‘attack on Americans’ lungs’ from cuts to health programs, environmental rollbacks and other plans

The Conversation

Should I take vitamin C to ward off colds, lower blood pressure or reduce cancer risk?

Vitamin C is one of the most iconic nutrients in popular health culture, often credited with preventing colds, boosting immunity and even fighting serious diseases.

The Mary Sue

Scientists just uncovered how to spot a devastating disease 25 years early, but only for this specific group

Get ready for some potentially life-changing news, especially if you’re an older woman, because a new blood test might just be able to determine your dementia risk a full 25 years before any symptoms even emerge. This is a huge breakthrough, offering a glimpse into the future of proactive health…

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Evening Standard

Ricky Gervais’s partner Jane Fallon reveals she has been diagnosed with breast cancer

The bestselling author said a routine mammogram detected the disease despite her having no symptoms

Times Pets

Meet Fancy: A Virginia Horse, 37, Who Just Shattered a Guinness World Record

She is beautiful, she is strong, she is 37 years old, and currently the world’s oldest living horse. She is Fancy, a Virginia-based Quarter Horse, who will turn 38 in April 2026. She was recently recognised by Guinness World Records; for the unversed, the average lifespan of a horse is…

Medical Daily

New Alzheimer's Treatment Options Reveal What Modern Dementia Drugs Can and Cannot Deliver

Learn how new Alzheimer's treatment options work, what today's dementia drugs actually deliver, and who may benefit from these therapies, risks, costs, and access included.

Evening Standard

Warning of rising cases in London TB hotspot where 44 in every 100,000 residents have infection

Tuberculosis remains one of the top ten causes of death worldwide

The Times of India

UAE News: New draft law proposes fines of up to Dh20,000 for parents who refuse child vaccinations

Parents or guardians in the UAE who fail to ensure their children receive mandatory vaccinations could face fines of up to Dh20,000, under a new draft law approved by the Federal National Council (FNC). The proposal is part of broader efforts to strengthen the country’s legal framework for preventing and…

The Conversation

We study pandemics, and the resurgence of measles is a grim sign of what’s coming

In the three decades between 1993 and 2024, measles in the U.S. was relatively rare – a few hundred cases each year, at most. But suddenly, the disease has become so entrenched in American life that it sometimes fails to make headlines when a new outbreak erupts.

The Independent UK

Jack Osbourne names new baby daughter in tribute to late father Ozzy

TV personality Jack Osbourne has announced the arrival of his fifth child, a daughter named Ozzy Matilda Osbourne, in a touching tribute to his late father, Black Sabbath frontman Ozzy Osbourne. The 40-year-old shared the news of his second child with wife Aree via an Instagram post, which featured a…

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