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Meningitis cases rise to 34 as health experts continue to investigate outbreak

The UK Health Security Agency has confirmed 34 cases linked to meningitis

Evening Standard

University of Kent student who survived meningitis infection ‘could not see or talk’

Law student Annabelle Mackay says she is ‘grateful to be alive and be here’

The Independent UK

The most popular dense bean salad recipe, according to its creator, TikTok star Violet Witchel

Ahead of her debut cookbook, the Dense Bean Salad Girl shares her most popular recipe and explains why it’s so great for meal prep

Fit & Well

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Is the UK in the grip of a steroid epidemic?

A million brits use performance-enhancing drugs. Antoine Allen asks whether a dream body is worth the risks

Evening Standard

I hate the treadmill, but when the hotel gym is the only option this 30-minute session maintains my fitness without overdoing it

I’m an outdoor runner at heart, but in a pinch, I use this treadmill session to keep my fitness up

Fit & Well

How pythons could be the key to unlocking the next-generation weight-loss drug

Pythons have one of the fastest metabolisms in the animal kingdom

The Independent UK

Child cancer survivors plead for support later in life

Surviving childhood cancer can change the trajectory of the rest of someone's life but there is not enough support available, researchers say.

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Americans still know about alcohol’s link to an increased cancer risk

Some doctors say that drinking any amount of alcohol is unsafe

The Independent UK

Mother’s campaign for menB jab catch-up programme gains renewed momentum

Marrissa Mullans said her son Alfie, who died at 18 almost three years ago, would be ‘devastated’ by events in Kent.

Evening Standard

Dietician who lied her way into senior NHS role despite not knowing ‘basic anatomy’ struck off

Ifenyinwa Chizube Ndulue-Nonso did not even know what coeliac disease is or what the gallbladder does, tribunal hears

The Independent UK

Wine drinkers may live longer than beer and spirit drinkers, study finds

Wine drinkers were found have a 21 per cent lower risk of dying from cardiovascular disease

The Independent UK

Meningitis strain at the centre of Kent outbreak explained

The number of cases linked to the outbreak has reached 29.

Evening Standard

Common dental problem linked to breast cancer by new study

A bacterium associated with gum disease can speed tumor growth once it enters the bloodstream

The Independent UK

Health chiefs warn deadly meningitis B strain mutation could be fuelling rapid spread

The Bexsero vaccine used to protect against meningitis B should protect against the strain identified

The Independent UK

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The Independent UK

Scientists create the first-ever lab-grown food pipe

Two-year-old Casey Mcintyre was born with 11cm of his oesophagus missing, but this lab grown food pipe gives hope to children like him

The Independent UK

First lab-grown oesophagus offers hope to children born with rare condition

The engineered tissue was implanted into pigs, which were able to swallow and eat normally after six months without the need for immunosuppressants.

International Business Times UK

FDA Recalls 90,000 Children's Ibuprofen Bottles Nationwide After Consumers Report Black Particles, Gel Mass

FDA Class II recall: Nearly 90,000 bottles of children's ibuprofen by Strides Pharma contaminated with black particles. Check lot numbers 7261973A and 7261974A to ensure safety. Learn about potential health risks and next steps.

Evening Standard

Family of teenager who died after meningitis outbreak call for better protection

Juliette Kenny is one of two students who have died following the outbreak of meningitis B in Kent.

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Do lunges throw you off balance? Here’s how a pro trainer simplifies them for beginners

Get the little details right with this expert step-by-step guide

The Independent UK

Family of girl, 18, who died after meningitis outbreak pay tribute to ‘beautifully positive’ daughter

Juliette Kenny died on Saturday March 14, one day after first showing symptoms which were vomiting and discolouration in her cheeks

Fit & Well

Park the planks—a Pilates instructor says these five core exercises should replace your old routine in 2026

Build a stable core that’s “genuinely strong and protected” with these exercises

The Independent UK

Meningitis B latest: Cases linked to outbreak fall as infections downgraded but experts call for ‘vigilance’

Experts warned a wave of secondary cases may be yet to come

The Independent UK

Why apps designed to improve sleep may be a hinderance for people with insomnia

While they may help some people, apps tracking sleep may not always give accurate results and can cause worry, experts said

The Independent UK

NHS watchdog to review evidence on two pioneering Alzheimer’s drugs

Donanemab and lecanemab were licensed for use in the UK in 2024 but were not made available on the NHS after Nice deemed their benefits “too small” to justify the cost

The Independent UK

Deadly meningitis is spreading in the UK. Could an outbreak happen in the US?

Meningococcal disease kills 10 to 15 infected people out of every 100 - even when it is treated

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