Throwing another log into a crackling fireplace on a cold winter's night might seem like a cozy, harmless tradition. But ...

The activity exposes you to fine particulate matter that's been “robustly linked to adverse health outcomes," a study warns.

That cozy winter fire could be doing far more harm than good—wood smoke is a hidden killer in America’s winter air.

Worldwide, it ranks among the cities with the highest levels of air pollution—and it's located in the heart of Europe: ...

The Sacramento region's air quality reached "unhealthy for sensitive groups" level on Thursday morning, according to IQAir.

In New York City, air pollution is unevenly distributed among the city’s neighborhoods, often in surprising ways, according to data from the New York City Department of Health, which tracks several ...

Diesel particulate matter (DPM) comprises the soot and fine particles generated during the combustion of diesel fuel, which pose significant environmental and health challenges. Over recent decades, ...

People breathing contaminated air over the course of years are at greater risk of developing numerous diseases. This is thought to be due to highly reactive components in particulate matter, which ...

I have a health goal for the new year that doesn’t require me to get out of bed earlier or eat fewer cookies. I am an ...