shortness of breath and brain fog, according to Perlmutter. Prolonged exposure to wildfire smoke can also aggravate existing conditions such as asthma, bronchitis and other chronic respiratory ...

Even if you don't live in an area where wildfires are typical, it's important to know how to protect your health.

As Los Angeles contends with the devastating effects of wildfires, medical experts provide tips to protect your lungs, skin ...

Firefighters are still struggling to control the blazes, which have led to wildfire smoke that’s worsening the air quality in the region. Wildfire smoke can travel long distances and affect the ...

Depending on where you live, you could be wrong. That's because even after wildfires are over, the smoke can linger in the atmosphere for days or weeks. The smoke also can travel hundreds of miles ...

Jan 9 (Reuters) - Multiple massive wildfires are raging in Los Angeles, blanketing the surrounding regions under a pungent haze caused by smoke carrying noxious gases and particulate matter that ...

A significant body of research demonstrates that exposure to wildfire smoke has negative effects on the brain.

Wildfire smoke is harmful to humans and pets. Here’s how to keep your home’s air as clear as possible during a wildfire event. Raging winter wildfires in Los Angeles are a grim reminder of how ...

Wildfire smoke is becoming an increasingly common health hazard as wildfires grow more frequent and intense. Understanding the health impacts of wildfire smoke and taking precautions can help protect ...