It’s been a relatively quiet wildfire season so far in the Pacific Northwest, with not much in the way of large fires or ...

Breathing polluted air—even at levels considered “safe”—may quietly damage your heart. A new study using advanced MRI scans found that people exposed to more air pollution showed early signs of ...

An international study found that air pollution leads to more cancer-related genetic changes than secondhand smoke.

Research from the NIH’s National Cancer Institute, an agency beleaguered by funding cuts and censorship, finds that ...

Potentially hazardous air quality has gripped Phoenix, Arizona, as a combination of stagnant weather, windblown dust, and warm temperatures fueled a rise in PM10 pollution, prompting hazy skies and ...

A new study reveals that air pollution, traditional herbal medicines and other environmental exposures are linked to genetic mutations that may contribute to the development of lung cancer in people ...

Exposure to air pollution, other contaminants and traditional herbal medicines may be contributing to the development of lung ...

Around 30,000 deaths will be linked to toxic air in the UK in 2025, according to a report from leading doctors, as they urged the government to "recognise air pollution as a key public health issue".

P lenty of research shows that respiratory distress and heart attacks spike in the event of smoke exposure; acute impacts of ...