Air pollution causes millions of premature deaths worldwide each year, with fine particulate matter (PM2.5) identified as a ...

Particles in the smoke are so small that they can evade some of the lung’s natural defenses, causing not only breathing problems but also other health concerns if they enter the bloodstream. Smoke ...

During the last several weeks, this column has discussed the impacts of wildfire smoke over Missouri, as well as how air pollution, both natural and manmade, can impact human health. While these ...