For decades, smoking has been rightfully labelled as one of the biggest threats to lung health. Cigarette packs carry stark warnings, anti-tobacco campaigns are everywhere, and smokers are constantly ...

Reductions in tobacco smoking have led to lower rates of lung cancer in many places. But people who have never smoked still get lung cancer. In fact, globally, their numbers are proportionally on the ...

Wildfire smoke is pushing the Seattle-Tacoma region into unfamiliar territory.

A new study spanning eleven years of data has revealed a clear link between wildfire smoke pollution and an increase in violent assaults in Seattle. These findings represent the first direct causal ...

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Southern California faces air quality alerts from wildfire smoke and ozone pollution, with officials urging precautions.

An air quality expert says people with lung conditions should take precautions like closing windows.