Heat-related illnesses are soaring in Florida and Arizona as the planet warms and temperatures rise. Poor communities are bearing the brunt of sickening heat.
SEATTLE, Wash. With a cold and rainy winter settling in, many Washingtonians are counterintuitively feeling the urge to dine out. But COVID-19 cases continue to surge, and some outdoor solutions restaurants have created to battle the elements pose risks. .
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Noise May up Chance of Alzheimer’s Disease
Ten decibels more daytime neighborhood noise is associated with 36% higher odds of mild cognitive impairment and 30% higher odds of Alzheimer’s Disease, according to a new study.
Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia affect millions of older adults in the US but not equally. Past research has identified risk factors including genes, education, racism, and air pollution, and a growing number of studies now point to noise as another influence on risk of dementia.
In Washington state, the chances of dying from the virus are also greater for Latino, Black and Indigenous communities. According to the University of Washington’s Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation, Mexicans, Central Americans and other Latinos in Washington state are six times more likely to die from the virus. In fact, according to the institute, Washington state is one of the riskiest states for Latinos with regard to COVID-19. The chances of dying from the virus is only higher in Washington, D.C.
Dr. Leo Morales, chief diversity officer at the University of Washington School of Medicine, said the reasons why Latinos have a
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