Study links high PM2.5 levels to a greater risk of heart attack

A research team including the Japanese Circulation Society has uncovered a link between air pollution and heart attacks.
WTVD

Wildfire smoke may be worse for your brain than other air pollution, study says

SAN FRANCISCO -- California's wildfires have been increasing in size and frequency, producing vast amounts of smoke that contribute to what state boards call a "growing public health problem." New ...
The Badger Herald

What poor air quality from Canadian wildfires means for Madison residents

Northerly winds from Canada push wildfire smoke into Wisconsin and down to surface level, exposing residents to microscopic ...
OPB

Exposure to wildfire smoke is linked with higher risk of dementia, UW study shows

Editor’s note: As of June 30, 2025, this study has been retracted after researchers discovered a coding error that made their results no longer statistically ...
WRAL

Long-term exposure to wildfire smoke linked to increased risk of dementia diagnosis, new study finds

(CNN) — California’s wildfires have been increasing in size and frequency, producing vast amounts of smoke that contribute to what state boards call a “growing public health problem.” New research ...
Chiang Rai Times

Chiang Rai Declared a PM2.5 Control Zone By Environment Committee

CHIANG RAI – Thailand’s National Environment Committee has taken decisive action to tackle the country’s worsening air ...
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‘Unhealthy': Why is the air quality in Chicago so bad? What to know as air quality alert continues

Smoke from Canadian wildfires is once again impacting air quality in the Chicago area, with air quality index readings Thursday morning in the “unhealthy” category for some suburbs, according to ...