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Steve ran a haulage firm when Spencer died, now his work has saved so many others

According to new research from the University of Utah Health, a fungus that is a major cause of fungal meningitis undergoes a remarkable change once it enters the body, allowing it to infect the brain. Read more on Dynamite News:

The soap star who worried fans after posting a snap hooked up to an IV drip at the weekend has now revealed her worrying diagnosis

The ITV soap actress was rushed to hospital over the weekend and was pictured on an IV drip

As students head off to college, close quarters in new spaces could put them at risk for contagious illnesses, including bacterial meningitis. Dr. Tina Ardon, a Mayo Clinic family medicine physician, explains the common ways meningitis spreads and the best way to prevent an infection.

University students are encouraged to protect themselves this September

Health experts are urging students heading to university in September to get up to date with vaccinations ahead of Freshers' Week - these are the jabs they should have

Many students will be heading off to university in the next month. While they've got lots of exciting adventures to look forward to, freshers are also being asked to look out for meningitis symptoms

Hayley Brock said she felt “drained” seeing the pictures of children born the same year as little Koa in their uniforms