Wildfires may be accelerating the spread of infectious disease by keeping US West residents indoors: Study

Long-term health effects of wildfire smoke exposure a growing concern

The smoke has cleared for now, but Saskatchewan is just at the start of wildfire season. Experts say the effects on people's health could linger long after the fires are out.

Wildfires may be accelerating the spread of infectious disease by ...

How Wildfires Might Increase Risk Of Flu, COVID-19

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Lopez: Five months after wildfires, it’s still PTSD for animals — Pets trying to shake depression

Steve Lopez Now and again, while walking Philly near the Rose Bowl, I bump into a dog trainer named Eldon, who generously offers pointers. My cheesesteak-shaped beagle used to go on strike during walks, but he’s improving thanks in part to Eldon’s tips. I wanted to write about that, but Eldon said he’s mostly retired […]

"Clean Rooms" Protect Public Health During Wildfire Season

The Hilger Valley Fire north of Helena marks the beginning of the 2025 summer wildfire season, and public health officials are urging residents to be prepared. “Though wildfire smoke lies outside a typical resident’s circle of control, there are little things people can do regularly to reduce their exposure to harmful and chronic air pollution,” says Jay Plant, Lewis and Clark Public Health Enviro...