Certain masks are effective in protecting against wildfire smoke — but only if they are fitted and worn properly.

Smoke is drifting to cities miles away from where five major wildfires are burning in Los Angeles County, prompting several air quality alerts, but will it reach San Diego County?

Virtually all of Los Angeles is experiencing "unhealthy" air quality levels amid the devastating fires that ignited in early ...

As wildfires throughout Los Angeles remain uncontained, the resulting smoke poses a serious health risk to people in ...

As wildfires ravage Los Angeles, experts answer key questions about how wildfire smoke affects health and how to protect ...

Dr. Stowell says an air conditioner or air purifier can up your protection.

Emergency medical supplies and respiratory protection equipment including N-95 masks were handed out to first responders and Southland residents Wednesday to mitigate potentially severe health risks ...

If you're installing drywall yourself, odds are that you have done your research. But don't forget to take precautions ...

Vehicular emissions cause serious damage to the human body as they lodge in the lungs and can enter the bloodstream if inhaled, causing upper respiratory illnesses and even death over time.