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Meningitis outbreak passes peak, says health agency
"We could still see cases continuing to come in, we need to keep an eye on those, the UKHSA says.
Our son loved the outdoors – invisible illness means he now can't walk or talk
Tomos is one of thousands with ME in Wales, with services described as “a desert” for those most affected.
'Women's health must be taken more seriously'
Dr Liz O'Riordan says it is important women seek help from professionals not "Google and Chat GPT".
'I waited 30 years for my endometriosis diagnosis'
Nichola Howell spent years going to doctors with "barbaric" pain but was constantly dismissed.
Apology for poor care over boy's bleed death
Three-year-old Aarav Chopra died during a biopsy when his artery was pierced by a trainee doctor.
Scotland becomes first in UK to test newborns for rare genetic condition
Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA) causes progressive muscle weakness and, without treatment, can limit life expectancy to just two years.
Streeting praises response to meningitis outbreak
Wes Streeting praises the "Herculean efforts" to protect people from the Kent meningitis outbreak.
Streeting praises response to meningitis outbreak
Wes Streeting praises the "Herculean efforts" to protect people from the Kent meningitis outbreak.
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.
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.
'Having coeliac disease aged 9 means I'm normal with a tiny twist'
Nine-year-old Eliza's mum says she was relieved when her daughter was diagnosed with the disease.
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.
Five questions that still need answering about the meningitis outbreak
The size and speed of the outbreak which has now affected 29 people, killing two of them, has been labelled "unprecedented".
Meningitis B: Your questions answered
BBC Health reporter Smitha Mundasad answers your questions on meningitis B
Thousands get meningitis vaccine as experts wait to see outbreak peak
The outbreak, which has killed two people, is thought to have originated at a Canterbury nightclub.
'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.
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.
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.
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.
Woman with 'agonising' condition to 'give back'
The Worcester woman says she wants endometriosis patients to be "met with a little extra comfort".
