The tiny size of the particles means they can become deposited deep in people’s lungs, causing a health risk ...

GREENSBORO, N.C. — Millions of people are impacted by the wildfire smoke coming from Canada. It's causing air quality alerts for 3/4 of the U.S. Yes, it's hazy, but what makes the wildfire smoke ...

Maine's air quality continues to suffer from lingering Canadian wildfire smoke. We asked health experts why exposure to smoky air is so harmful to our health. Wildfire smoke contains a cocktail of ...

With wildfires burning in North America, it's important to know if you are enveloped in toxic smoke. The smoke is dangerous because it contains a mixture of hazardous gases and solid particles smaller ...

During the last several weeks, this column has discussed the impacts of wildfire smoke over Missouri, as well as how air pollution, both natural and manmade, can impact human health. While these ...

Higher levels of fine particles in the air are associated with diseases and premature deaths, studies show. Close windows at home to keep the smoke pollution out, especially on days when the air ...

The fires raging in Los Angeles have destroyed thousands of structures, and the death toll is rising. Along with the wildfires, residents must deal with other hazards: smoke and ash. Smoke is made of ...

Delphine Farmer is a professor of chemistry at Colorado State University. When wildfire smoke turns the air brown and hazy, you might think about heading indoors with the windows closed, running an ...