Wildfire smoke contains a "complex mixture" of fine particles that can pose hazards after just short-term exposure, according to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Known as PM2.5 ...

Smoke is drifting to cities miles away from where multiple major wildfires are burning in Los Angeles County, prompting several air quality alerts, but will it reach San Diego County? No air ...

It is also illegal for people under the age of 20 to smoke and buy tobacco. However, throughout Japan, it’s common for airports, train stations and other public buildings to have dedicated ...

Whether you’re dealing with smoke from wildfires, cooking or cigarettes, the right air purifier can make a significant difference in your home. The best air purifiers for smoke are effective at ...

Cannabis smoke contains most of the same toxins and carcinogens that make tobacco smoke harmful to your health. Some methods, though, may be safer than others. If you’re looking for the ...

In Los Angeles right now, it’s not just acrid smoke that’s in the air. There’s fear, anxiety, and pain. When will they get these fires under control? What if the wind picks up? What if my ...

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 ...

As a series of massive fires continues to blaze through the Los Angeles area, blanketing neighborhoods with smoke and forcing thousands of people to evacuate their homes, air quality remains ...

LIMPOPO – A Modjajiskloof man has been fined R2 000 for smoking a bong with a live cobra inside. Dirk de Jager was identified by the National Senior Inspector of the NSPCA Duán Matthee after a ...

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 ...

“Smoke carries a lot of particulates, and they can range in size,” says Monica Kraft, professor of pulmonology and system chair for the Department of Medicine at the Icahn School of Medicine ...