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Smoke exposure can especially pose a problem when the smoke comes from urban areas with more than just vegetation to burn, Dr ...

Several parts of southern California are currently under windblown dust and ash advisories as deadly wildfires continue to ...

What we’re really worried about is the PM2.5 levels,” or the fine particles in wildfire smoke, which have a diameter of less ...

Fire safety experts urge drivers to maintain clean air filters, prepare a go-bag and leave keys in the vehicle if they have ...

A new study published recently in JAMA Internal Medicine shows that smokers had a nearly doubled success rate quitting when ...

These 6-month results are from the Long-Term Outcomes After the Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children (MUSIC) study, ...

Wildfires are devastating the city of Los Angeles. Here’s how they can affect the health of those close and far from the ...

Hospital performed record 889 transplants last year, surpassing three other hospitals renowned for transplants.

Major air pollutants have declined in recent decades, but USA TODAY’s analysis shows wildfire smoke is taking their place.

As people return to the structures spared from Los Angeles wildfires, experts warn that they should be careful of the air ...