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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.”

Omaha.com · 21h

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

Oregonian · 2d

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.

West Hawaii Today · 23h

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.

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Some state funding to the University of Washington may increase to pre-recession levels

In the past, Washington state funding made up two-thirds of the University of Washington’s total revenue, but was cut in half ...

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Police investigating pro-Palestinian vandalism at home of University of Washington president

Police investigating pro-Palestinian vandalism at home of University of Washington president - University was home to ...

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‘It was a miracle’: University of Washington graduate student describes surviving tree fall

Sadly, now he is a graduate student in need of a car, so his family convinced him to create a GoFundMe. To donate, click here.

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Why are orcas off the coast of Washington wearing dead salmon hats? Bizarre trend explored

Researchers are witnessing an old trend among orcas returning after about four decades. The aquatic animals belonging to the ...

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University of Washington president's car, home vandalized

SEATTLE - The home and car of University of Washington president Ana Mari Cauce was vandalized Wednesday night. According to ...

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How D.C.’s only public university wants to reimagine itself

The University of the District of Columbia is aiming to increase enrollment and student success through its new strategic ...

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Washington scores 20, Dent adds 17 and 11 assists as New Mexico beats USC 83-73

Tru Washington scored 20 points, Donovan Dent added 17 points, 11 assists and six rebounds and New Mexico beat Southern California 83-73 in the third-place game at the Acrisure Classic.

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University pushes racial reparations despite state law banning promotion of discrimination

Tennessee law bars the state’s public universities from “us[ing] training programs or training materials for students or ...

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Husky History of Facing College Football's No. 1 Team

Not only does the University of Washington football team have to close the regular season at Oregon -- something it hasn't done in 106 seasons -- the Huskies f ...

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