Feb. 6, 2025 — A study has identified key genetic pathways in corn that help its roots branch out to find water in soil; the varieties adapted to temperate regions like the U.S. corn belt showed ...

Feb. 10, 2025 — New research has found exposure to outdoor air pollution and extreme temperatures during pregnancy may increase the risk of prolonged pregnancy, offering new insights into the ...

Unlike states or countries, outdoor air pollution has no boundaries ... to let you know if the air around you is unhealthy. For example, green means clean, breathable air, while red and maroon ...

Utah high school teens spread information about air pollution in the state through public service announcements.

As wildfires continue to burn in Los Angeles, MedPage Today's editor-in-chief, Jeremy Faust, MD, shared tips for protecting against poor air quality in an Instagram reel. Meanwhile, Lucky Tran ...

Lung cancer in people who've never smoked is a growing concern, and it's alarming to see it become the fifth leading cause of cancer deaths worldwide.

Poor air quality (from wildfires and other causes) may decrease a person’s ability to focus, according to a new study. Short-term exposure to air pollution can impair cognitive functions like ...

The Air Quality Index does not take into account many gas or particle contaminants that are produced during wildfires, particularly when houses, cars and other man-made materials go up in flames.

Air quality in Los Angeles has improved as the ... cars and other man-made materials go up in flames. Homes, for example, are jam-packed with synthetic materials—think of couches and mattresses ...

The AQI is measured on a scale from 0 to 500, with the lower the number, the healthier the air. (Getty Creative) ...

The importance of air quality monitoring — whether you are cozy at home on a winter’s day or questioning the cause of a gorgeous sunrise in the backcountry — is gaining broader recognition. And with ...