Explore the medical hazards of wildfire smoke and its impact on health. Learn about the chemicals and particles released by ...

Firefighters in southern California are battling the Palisades and Eaton Fires, which have killed at least 25 people, burning ...

Multiple massive wildfires are raging in Los Angeles, blanketing the surrounding regions under a pungent haze caused by smoke ...

The fires raging in Los Angeles have destroyed thousands of structures, and the death toll is rising. Along with the ...

Particles from wildfire smoke can be much smaller than the width of a human hair. They are dangerous because they can be ...

Smoke and ash from urban wildfires, like those in Los Angeles, may put people at risk of short- and long-term health problems ...

Researchers have already connected the particulate matter in wildfire smoke to a higher risk of strokes, heart disease, respiratory disease, lung cancer, and other serious conditions.

Los Angeles is already infamous for poor air quality. But the fires scorching the area now are sending up plumes of black ...

As wildfires blaze across California, here is how inhaling smoke could affect your health, from itchy eyes to dementia risk.