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Study links wildfire smoke exposure to increased dementia risk
New research from the University of Washington suggests that exposure to wildfire smoke significantly raises the risk of developing dementia, in addition to air pollution and overall health. Researchers found that long-term exposure to wildfire smoke,
Wildfire smoke from the West threatens health of Omaha metro residents, study finds
Researchers combined air quality information with Medicare data, linking wildfire smoke to more than 10,000 premature deaths in the U.S. and nearly 200,000 additional ER visits among those 65 and
Wildfire smoke exposure might increase dementia risk
People in Southern California with relatively high exposures to wildfire smoke over a decade also had significantly higher risks for dementia, a new study warns.
Wildfire smoke increases risk of dementia, UW study finds
Wildfire smoke is no longer a one-off event,” said Joan Casey, an environmental epidemiologist. “This is about the health of all Americans.”
Wildfire smoke can heighten risk of dementia in people over 60, NW study finds
That risk will continue to rise as climate change warms the atmosphere and deepens wildfire seasons, said lead author Joan Casey, an environmental epidemiologist at the University of Washington.
Wildfire smoke increases risk of dementia, study finds
The wildfire smoke that blankets much of the American West each summer is likely more harmful than previously understood, especially to older people, scientists found.
Breaking: New wildfire reported in Los Angeles County on Nov. 30
A new wildfire was reported today at 6:55 p.m. in Los Angeles County. The wildfire has been burning on private land. There is ...
Wildfire threat continues in much of the US Northeast as dry conditions persist
Windy conditions have renewed a wildfire that escaped a containment line and prompted a voluntary evacuation for a small ...
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University of Washington study links wildfire smoke to dementia risk
PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) – A new study led by the University of Washington links exposure to wildfire smoke to an increased ...
Wildfire contractors wait for reimbursement as Governor Kotek calls for funds in special session
It was a historic wildfire season in Oregon that saw record numbers for the 1.9 million acres burned and $350 million total ...
Landlords Evicted Maui Residents and Housed Wildfire Survivors for More Money. FEMA Didn’t Take Basic Steps to Stop It.
Nick Grube, Honolulu Civil Beat This article was produced for ProPublica’s Local Reporting Network in partnership with ...
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New York wildfire breaks through, 160 homes evacuated as blazes keep Northeast at risk
Firefighters were operating under high risk that flames would spread Sunday as they took on a wildfire on the New York-New ...
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Breaking: New wildfire reported in Riverside County on Nov. 30
Read more on our AI policy here. A new wildfire was reported today at 2:43 p.m. in Riverside County. The wildfire has ...
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Kaimuki volunteers taking action to reduce wildfire risk: “Do it now before it’s too late”
A community effort in Kaimuki is working to clear overgrown vegetation around a key park to reduce wildfire risk. However, ...