A new study found that access to air-conditioning is a stronger predictor of emergency department visits related to PM2.5 exposure from smoke than factors such as race, age, and socioeconomic status.

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Angelenos are being encouraged to keep their air purifiers on and to wear a mask when outside in the wake of the recent fires ...

In the aftermath of the Southern California wildfires, health experts are warning residents over possible health effects from toxins lingering in the air. Ash, smoke and other chemicals can easily ...

Researchers know that smoke exposure from wildfires causes acute—meaning short-term—damage to a person’s health by looking at ...

Southern California air quality monitors issued a smoke advisory on Wednesday because of the Hughes Fire near Castaic.

Los Angeles residents dealing with wildfire aftermath have yet another obstacle in front of them: toxic ash. Why it matters: ...

Wear a tight-fitting N95 mask at the bare minimum, but a P100 is better, experts say. Wear long sleeves, eye protection, closed-toed shoes and cut-resistant gloves. Clean or decontaminate anything ...

Experts say that even after fires are contained and extinguished, health risks from ash, smoke, and toxic materials, ...

Millions of people living in California have been warned against doing any outdoor activity because of bad air quality amid ...

As Los Angeles contends with the devastating effects of wildfires, medical experts provide tips to protect your lungs, skin ...