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Baby who died from meningitis may have been saved if tested sooner, inquest finds

Five-month-old Esta High died at Leeds General Infirmary in November 2023 after doctors put her symptoms down to Covid-19 A baby girl who died from meningitis may have been saved if doctors had tested her for the infection sooner, rather than putting her symptoms down to Covid, an inquest jury has found. Five-month-old Esta High died at Leeds General Infirmary in November 2023, days after she was…

Baby who died from meningitis may have been saved if tested sooner, inquest finds

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Could Your Surroundings Affect Your Risk of Dementia?

Could having a garden or a few trees and plants nearby lower your risk of dementia? Scientists think so.

  • Residents near 110 yards of greenery have 20% lower dementia risk.
  • Study tracks 2,993 Swedish adults aged 60+ over 16 years.
  • Greenery's protective effect strongest within 110 yards of home.

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