Risks from ash and air pollution remain for people returning after wildfires. Here’s how to stay safe
As people return to the structures spared from Los Angeles wildfires, experts warn that they should be careful of the air inside and be especially cautious when cleaning up. Smoke, ash and all the toxic chemicals that come with both can seep into even well-sealed homes.
Wildfires pollute the air with smoke, dust, ash. Here's how to protect yourself
Several parts of southern California are currently under windblown dust and ash advisories as deadly wildfires continue to burn. Here's how to protect yourself.
LA Times Today: How to protect yourself from the smoke caused by L.A. wildfires
Air quality officials have issued smoke advisories for wide areas of L.A. County. L.A. Times reporter Karen Garcia spoke with Renee Eng about how to keep your indoor air clean when there’s wildfire smoke outside.
How exposure to wildfire smoke can put your health at risk
As wildfires rage in southern California, Scripps News spoke with Dr. Omer Awan, a professor at the University of Maryland School of Medicine, about the health risks involved for those nearby.
How Wildfire Smoke Affects Your Health
The widespread fires that are devastating the Los Angeles area is one of the most destructive in the city's history, but the impact of it extends far beyond structural damage. Sneaky-small particles in wildfire smoke can cause a variety of health problems.
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Air pollution exposure before pregnancy linked to childhood obesity?
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Air pollution and brain damage: what the science says
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EU auditors warn cities unlikely to meet tougher air, noise pollution targets
European Union cities are unlikely to meet stricter air quality and noise pollution targets in the coming years, the European ...
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Air pollution before conception may increase child BMI
In a study of more than 5,000 mothers and their children, exposure to air pollution during the three months before pregnancy ...
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Understanding the Impact of Air Pollution on Lungs and Heart
A serious health risk affecting your lungs and heart. Whether you're experiencing respiratory distress or seeking preventive ...
Why senior pets are more vulnerable to air pollution and how to protect them
Dr Deepraj Prajapati, senior veterinarian at RD Pet Hospital, tells indianexpress.com, “Senior pets are more vulnerable to ...
Air pollution health fears for port cities
Air pollution is leading to long-term health problems in Dorset, Hampshire, and the Isle of Wight, and is putting a strain on ...
Voices: From infancy to adulthood, air pollution is impacting all of us in Utah
The impact of air pollution on the brain spares virtually no one,” writes Brian Moench of Utah Physicians for a Healthy ...
Smog and air pollution: Necessary diet tweaks to keep your pets healthy
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Cleveland seeks feedback on first air pollution code revamp in nearly 50 years
The Cleveland Division of Air Quality proposed changes to its air quality codes to for the first time since 1977. The updates ...
Yale study uncovers concerning link between air pollution and common skin condition: 'Important health implications'
This finding suggests that the air we breathe plays a larger role in skin conditions than we previously thought.