Wednesday, March 18, 2026

Mother 'absolutely shocked' to find daughter had meningitis

Khali Goodwin's daughter Keeleigh is recovering after being admitted to hospital with meningitis.

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Tuesday, March 17, 2026

Parents of teen who died in 2025 call for more government support

Helen and Lee Draper lost their daughter Megan to meningitis in October 2025.

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Why is MenB vaccine not given to teenagers in UK and should they be offered it?

Students and older teens have not been vaccinated against the strain that has caused the outbreak of cases in Kent.

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AI toys for children misread emotions and respond inappropriately, researchers warn

In first study of its kind, Cambridge researchers found AI toys could misread some children's emotions.

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Inside Health

James Gallagher examines the outbreak of bacterial meningitis in Kent.

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Monday, March 16, 2026

Woman with rare blood feels 'honoured' to donate

A woman whose blood is so rare that it is frozen for up to three decades feels "very special".

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Sunday, March 15, 2026

Women with endometriosis face 'systemic misogyny'

Women share their experiences of living with endometriosis so the condition can be better understood.

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