Our daughter battled Meningitis B despite being vaccinated in 'very rare' case

After Noa-Rose became critically ill, the four-year-old spent two weeks fighting for her life.

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PM gives BMA 48 hours to call-off strike or lose 1,000 training posts

Starmer sets deadline for doctors' union to call off six-day walkout due to begin after Easter.

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Are UK students at risk of more deadly meningitis outbreaks?

The worst seems to be over, but questions remain about why this happened and whether it could happen again.

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Is screen time always bad and how do I manage it?

How do you manage screen time, does it have a bad impact and what steps can you take to mitigate the problem?

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NHS dentistry is rotting. Will the plan to fix it work?

As patients struggle to find NHS dentists, Labour has a plan but not everybody is convinced it will work

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UK's transplant system was world-leading - now it lags behind other Western nations

The UK has failed to keep pace with the rest of the world. Can it regain its status, and how?

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Cuba's mothers-to-be prepare to give birth in a country plunged into darkness

Two pregnant women tell the BBC's Will Grant of their hopes and fears as their nation is mired in crisis.

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Jersey's wellbeing score is below UK and France

Jersey's wellbeing score is below UK and France in survey of data from 41 countries.

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What are the symptoms of meningitis and how is it spread?

Two people have died following an "unpredecented" outbreak of meningitis in Kent.

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Inside Health

James Gallagher is joined by experts to answer key questions on the meningitis outbreak.

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Inside Health

James Gallagher is joined by experts to answer key questions on the meningitis outbreak.

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Streeting praises response to meningitis outbreak

Wes Streeting praises the "Herculean efforts" to protect people from the Kent meningitis outbreak.

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I spent five months in a mother and baby mental health unit - here's what I want mums to know

Sofii Lewis was diagnosed with postpartum psychosis tendencies and OCD after giving birth.

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Stay at home advice questioned and rules too tough - key findings from Covid report

An NHS close to collapse, patients failed and NHS staff put at risk - what you need to know.

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I spent five months in a mother and baby mental health unit - here's what I want mums to know

Sofii Lewis was diagnosed with postpartum psychosis tendencies and OCD after giving birth.

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'I waited 30 years for my endometriosis diagnosis'

Nichola Howell spent years going to doctors with "barbaric" pain but was constantly dismissed.

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I spent five months in a mother and baby mental health unit - here's what I want mums to know

Sofii Lewis was diagnosed with postpartum psychosis tendencies and OCD after giving birth.

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Better NHS care might have saved 58 babies, BBC finds

There are growing calls for a statutory public inquiry into maternity services in Oxford.

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Meningitis B: Your questions answered

BBC Health reporter Smitha Mundasad answers your questions on meningitis B

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'I feel so grateful to be alive,' Kent University meningitis survivor says

Annabelle Mackay, 21, has spoken to the BBC about her experience surviving meningitis.

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Lab-grown food pipe offers new hope for young patients

UK scientists have grown fully functioning food pipes and successfully transplanted them into mini pigs, paving the way for human trials.

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I went to bed with a sore ear, meningitis put me in a coma

Mark McNamee did not know he had meningitis until he woke up in hospital after being in an induced coma.

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Woman with 'agonising' condition to 'give back'

The Worcester woman says she wants endometriosis patients to be "met with a little extra comfort".

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Fears of two-tier health system as more turn to private care, says watchdog

The patient watchdog warns of two-tier service as polling shows numbers paying for care is on the rise.

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Why this 'unprecedented' outbreak isn't another Covid

Meningitis infections result from close and prolonged physical contact and spreads more slowly than Covid.

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James Gallagher examines the outbreak of bacterial meningitis in Kent.

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Inside Health

James Gallagher examines the outbreak of bacterial meningitis in Kent.

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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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Scotland's assisted dying bill rejected after emotional debate

Scotland would have become the first part of the UK to legalise the process had MSPs backed the proposals.

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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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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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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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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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Police probe breast cancer treatment allegations

The inquiry is being held over concerns of poor care at the County Durham and Darlington trust.

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'I have four months left to preserve my fertility'

Iona Hall says her ovarian reserve is very low and freezing her eggs may preserve her fertility.

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Sculpting jaws, giving scores: Inside the world of looksmaxxing

Growing numbers of young men are going to great lengths to achieve what they see as the perfect face.

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It took 10 years to get surgery for my endometriosis

Ami Clarke shares her experience of living with endometriosis.

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'Like a trap you can't escape': The women who regret being mothers

From mourning the life they no longer have to feeling never-ending pressure, women tell the BBC why they regret becoming mothers.

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'My daughter died in her sleep, with no warning'

Jo-Ann Burns says her daughter Nicola wasn't told about Sudden Unexpected Death in Epilepsy.

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Relying on drugs to stop obesity would be 'societal failure', says Chris Whitty

England's top doctor says the drugs should be for a minority and more effort is needed to prevent obesity in the first place.

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Inside Health

James visits Hackney, which has one of the lowest vaccination rates in the country.

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Inside Health

James visits Hackney, which has one of the lowest vaccination rates in the country.

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Alternative to HRT for menopausal hot flushes now on NHS

The non-hormonal daily pill could benefit 500,000 women for whom HRT is not suitable.

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Alternative to HRT for menopausal hot flushes now on NHS

The non-hormonal daily pill could benefit 500,000 women for whom HRT is not suitable.

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Maternity inquiry chair named in government U-turn

Donna Ockenden is appointed to lead the maternity services inquiry at Leeds hospitals.

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Inside Health

James visits Hackney, which has one of the lowest vaccination rates in the country.

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Are more people cutting off their parents?

Ben Cole Edwards, 30, built a career as a trauma coach after posting about being estranged from his mum.

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'I'm in constant pain' - woman harmed by vaginal mesh urges action on redress scheme

Susan McLarnon is travelling to Downing Street later to call for "urgent action" to be taken on redress for those harmed by pelvic mesh implants.

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'My son can now enjoy life': Children with severe form of epilepsy helped by new drug

Families say the groundbreaking medicine is transforming the lives of children with Dravet syndrome.

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'I'm still haunted that he died alone': The last voices of the Covid inquiry

Bereaved families have the final say as the Covid inquiry completes four years of public hearings.

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'Game-changing' urine tests could detect breast cancer, endometriosis and PCOS

New tests are being developed to spot early signs of breast cancer and endometriosis in urine.

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Inside Health

James investigates penis fillers, where hyaluronic acid is injected to increase girth.

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Inside Health

James investigates penis fillers, where hyaluronic acid is injected to increase girth.

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Cancer patient trapped in Dubai begs to get home

Linzi Stone was meant to start chemotherapy on Friday but has no idea if she will get back in time.

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Pregnant women shed grey matter to help with motherhood, study seen by BBC suggests

It is time to move beyond the “baby brain” cliche, say scientists who scanned dozens of women’s brains.

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DIY pads campaign for period poverty awareness

A Buckinghamshire charity urges people to craft reusable pads to raise awareness of period poverty.

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Ruth Langsford: Counselling is the best thing I ever did

The TV presenter shares how counselling has given her new perspectives on life.

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How AI is being used to support positive mental health

Emma-Louise Amanshia speaks to Anya Aggarwal, a mental health clinician who helps people using the Wysa AI chatbot.

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Inside Health

James investigates penis fillers, where hyaluronic acid is injected to increase girth.

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Sperm swim more quickly in summer, study finds

Understanding the seasonal patterns of sperm could improve fertility treatments, by optimising the timing of treatment, the reasearchers say.

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I spent 13 years in pain before doctors finally worked out why

Women with endometriosis say doctors failed to listen to them or take their pain seriously.

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