My greatest gift is giving their smoke and ashes a place to escape, so they might begin to breathe more clearly. Though I had finally chosen a name, I needed to decide: to hyphenate or not hyphenate.

The L.A. wildfires have coincided with a 16-fold rise in hospital visits for fire-related injuries, such as burns and smoke exposure. Although the smoke’s immediate effect has begun to dissipate ...

Experts say that wildfire smoke is unsafe for everyone and that all area residents should be worried about the potential health effects from this pollutant. The cause for concern is ...

Yet even in areas that aren’t burning, plumes of smoke remain a serious and ongoing public health threat—especially as the region braces for dangerous winds that could fuel the spread of ash ...

The good news is that N95 masks can filter out 95% of smoke particles, according to California’s health department. The best thing to do is stay inside and limit your outdoor activities, but if you ...

House Bill 1101 would classify kratom, which has some opioid-like effects, alongside fentanyl and other opiates as a Schedule 1 substance. Kratom powder, in its common retail form, on display in a ...

The AAAR also examined whether the herbal cigarettes were designed to discourage smoking. The appellant’s promotional materials stated that their product aimed to help smokers quit by mimicking the ...

Smoke is drifting to cities miles away from where multiple major wildfires are burning in Los Angeles County, prompting several air quality alerts, but will it reach San Diego County? No air ...

and roasted tea bitters to evoke that smoking sensation with a hint of bitterness. Using tea aims to bring out the smoky and peaty notes of the Kilchoman whisky, along with rich herbal ...

Wildfire smoke can pose a serious health risk, especially with prolonged exposure. While wildfires can cause immediate destruction to homes and towns, a few weeks of smoke exposure should not have ...

Since 2007 there have been moves towards stricter regulations on smoking in public spaces across the world. But have any of these had noticeable health impacts? Sally Howard and Geetanjali Krishna ...