Charity News from Wednesday, Jan. 22, 2003New Study Strengthens Cholesterol / Alzheimer's LinkAlzheimer's Association | A European study reported in the January issue of the Archives of Neurology provides compelling evidence of the role cholesterol metabolism may play in Alzheimer's disease according to the Alzheimer's Association. Trees Offer Significant Benefits as Northwest Arkansas Population Grows American Forests | According to a new study by conservation organization American Forests, the Northwest Arkansas's urban forest has not declined significantly over the last 15 years, however, local growth hotspots indicate patterns of decline in air and water quality. Catholic Relief Services Responds to Earthquake in Mexico Catholic Relief Services | Catholic Relief Services (CRS) is on the ground to assess the damage and coordinate a response to the strongest earthquake to hit Mexico since 1995 – measuring 7.6 on the Richter scale. The earthquake has left 23 people dead and 140 hospitalized. Humanitarian Organizations Unite to Fight Starvation in Southern Africa Catholic Relief Services | The U.S. government has pledged to Catholic Relief Services, CARE and World Vision a $114 million emergency aid grant for a joint response to the severe food crisis in Southern Africa.
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