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Back to school: LGBTQ students lost some support networks during the pandemic

UCLA Health — July 28, 2021

‘If school is a warming, affirming and safe environment, then it can definitely be a resource,’ says UCLA Health’s Dr. Brandon Ito. During the COVID-19 pandemic, while schools turned to remote instruction and extracurricular activities were shut down for safety, students dealt with an unprecedented loss of community. For many…

Obesity and Cardiovascular Factors Combine to Cause Cognitive Decline in Latinos

UC San Diego Health — July 28, 2021

Obesity is a major public health issue among Latinos, and a risk factor for Alzheimer’s disease. But in a new study, researchers at UC San Diego report that cardiometabolic abnormalities, such as hypertension, are more strongly associated with cognitive decline than obesity alone.

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