The L.A. fires are contained, but the harm to people’s brains may linger
Researchers say that long-term exposure to high levels of air pollution, particularly wildfire smoke, is linked to dementia.
Scientists reveal wildfire smoke’s shocking effect on brain cells
As wildfires continue to rage across California, new research reveals the alarming impact wildfire smoke can have on brain ...
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Scientists reveal the disturbing impact of wildfire smoke on key brain cells
Wildfire smoke, long recognized as a health threat to the lungs and heart, may also pose significant risks to brain health, ...
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Wildfires: what does the evidence say?
The Californian wildfires have captured global attention. The Golden State is once again engulfed in flames, with ...
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Police investigating 'possible human cause' behind Los Angeles wildfire
Police are reportedly focusing on a possible human cause in early investigations into what caused the deadly Palisades fire in Los Angeles. Several law enforcement sources told Sky's US partner ...
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Why we still don’t know the mounting health risks of climate change
Persistent exposure to heatwaves, droughts, wildfires and more will take a toll on people’s bodies. We must learn how this ...
As California wildfires continue to rage, smoke researchers warn of immediate and long-term health effects
More than a week after a series of wildfires broke out in and around Los Angeles, winds are starting to let up, giving ...
Smoke from fire at California lithium battery plant raises concerns about air quality
A fire at the world’s largest battery storage plant in Northern California is smoldering after sending plumes of toxic smoke ...
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Smoke and ash filled your home. What do you clean? What do you throw out?
Many others are asking similar questions — and there are many ways to do it. Fire smoke is not created equal. Soot from natural fibers such as wood and vegetation cleans out easier than soot ...
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The Health and Environmental Toll of the Los Angeles Wildfires
The LA wildfires have left lasting scars, from toxic air and soil to a mental health crisis. Drs Glatter and Papadakos ...
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LA fires: Long-term exposure to wildfire smoke is poorly understood − and a growing risk
Millions of people across the Los Angeles area are being exposed to wildfire smoke as fires burn through homes and vehicles. The fires in January 2025 have burned thousands of structures, along with ...