Doctors are reporting an increase in respiratory issues as Canadian wildfire smoke combines with high heat, humidity and elevated pollen levels.

Long-term exposure to wildfire smoke may increase the risk of heart failure (HF), especially in older adults, women and vulnerable populations, according to a study published today in JACC, the ...

This matters because forested watersheds are the primary water source for nearly two-thirds of municipalities in the United ...

After the smoke clears, the soil, which was once nestled beneath a canopy of trees and a spongy layer of leaves, is now exposed. Often, that soil is charred and sterile, with the heat making the ...

A study published in Epidemiology in late May demonstrated that fine particulate matter in wildfire smoke represents a danger to human health considerably longer than a couple of days as previously ...

A hot-air balloon has caught fire and tumbled from the sky in Brazil’s southern state of Santa Catarina, killing eight people. Thirteen people survived and have been taken to hospitals on ...

In recent weeks, health officials have seen an increase in people coming in with health issues related to wildfire smoke.As ...

Besides sealing up your windows and wearing a mask when you’re outside, an air purifier is one of the best ways to protect ...

Allergy seasons are getting longer and more intense, and doctors say a mix of pollen, dust and wildfire smoke may be ...

The Oregon Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) works with the Oregon Health Authority along with other local agencies ...

The current Trout Fire in Silver City, which has burned over 24,000 acres, has caused a new problem as El Paso's air quality ...

A brush fire in Maui, Hawaii, was burning at 330 acres on Monday after it rapidly grew to 500 acres on Sunday, the ...