How Wildfire Smoke Could Cause Dementia
A new study underscores the long-term risk of exposure to wild fires
The Park Fire near Chico, California.
Photographer: Benjamin Fanjoy/BloombergHi all! It’s Sophia in New York. Growing up near San Francisco, the closest I got to snow days at school was when there was wildfire smoke. New research says that staying inside may have been key to my brain health. Before we get to that ...
Wildfire season is in full swing, threatening everything from oil prices to homes to health. The danger goes beyond the immediate risk to life and limb. There are some long-term medical consequences that scientists are only just beginning to realize.