Health risks from wildfire smoke linger 3 years after Marshall Fire

In a new study, researchers examined the health effects people experienced when they returned to still-standing homes after the Marshall Fire outside Boulder, Colo. Read More

Wildfire smoke, poor air quality can have an impact on health — even for people who live far away. A new study is highlighting the risks.

Wildfire smoke — such as that pictured here from the Franklin Fire in Malibu, Calif. — can have negative health effects, even for those living many miles away. (David Swanson/AFP via Getty Images) If ... Read More

How Wildfire Smoke May Harm Brain Health

A growing body of literature links wildfire smoke and other air pollution to neurologic disorders. What does that mean for brain health? Read More

What we learned about wildfire smoke in 2024

Researchers have ... smoke to a higher risk of strokes, heart disease, respiratory disease, lung cancer and other serious conditions. And the harmful effects don’t stop there. 2024 was a banner year ... Read More

Smoke exposure is a growing public health threat in American cities

As wildfire smoke becomes an increasingly prevalent urban challenge, communities and policymakers must develop comprehensive strategies to protect public health, as adaptation is no longer optional ... Read More

How bad is NJ-NY wildfire air quality health risk? What we know, how to stay safe

Toxic wildfire smoke triggered an air quality health advisory for the New York City metro region on Saturday, impacting millions of people and underscoring climate change’s rising threat to ... Read More

Wildfires News

Aug. 28, 2024 — Public health researchers have highlighting the compounded effects of frequent wildfires and smoke exposure on ... Less Severe Forest Fires Can Reduce Intensity of Future Blazes ... Read More

Breathing wildfire smoke may greatly increase the risk of dementia

Wildfires have become a common occurrence in the ... The research highlights the growing concern over the health impacts of wildfire smoke, particularly in the Western United States where ... Read More

Wildfire Smoke Is Choking America's Cities -- Is Yours on the List?

Smoke from forest fires impacts the health of millions of Americans each year, creating a level of haze that promotes asthma attacks and makes it harder for everyone to breathe. This smoke can ... Read More

Wildfire smoke, poor air quality can have an impact on health — even for people who live far away

Wildfire smoke — such as that pictured here from the Franklin Fire in Malibu, Calif. — can have negative health effects, even for those living many miles away. (David Swanson/AFP via Getty ... Read More

Wildfire smoke, poor air quality can have an impact on health — even for people who live far away

If you live in an area that’s dealing with wildfire smoke, it’s understandable to have questions about how to stay safe — as well as how much of an effect that smoke can have on your health. Read More