Heavy smoke from wildfires is darkening skies from the U.S. Midwest to the East Coast
July 16, 2026
With the sun obstructed by haze, Spain’s players practiced ahead of the World Cup final outside in northern New Jersey while air conditions are hazardous because of smoke from Canadian wildfires
July 17, 2026
Tracking cyclospora outbreak in the Kansas City metro | How can you protect yourself?
July 17, 2026
Thousands of visitors have been told to evacuate a remote Minnesota wilderness area because of wildfires sending heavy smoke across the U.S. Midwest and Northeast
July 15, 2026
Another round of sweltering heat is in store for much of the U.S. this week
July 14, 2026
PFAS pesticides approved after EPA adopts new toxicity definition
July 11, 2026
Disease outbreaks, poor sanitation, lack of access to clean water, and disruptions to basic medical care could pose the greatest health risks
July 09, 2026
Why we have so many ways to measure hot weather
July 03, 2026
A public health researcher explains the signs to watch for that someone is developing heat exhaustion or heat stroke, and what to do.
July 01, 2026
Hottest temperatures in over a decade threatened in parts of eastern US as dangerous heat dome expands and intensifies
June 29, 2026
How to prevent heatstroke and other heat-related emergencies
June 12, 2024
Traveling to a heat wave zone: Here’s what tourists need to know
July 19, 2023
Tetanus is a rare but dangerous disease. A doctor explains why experts are worried
June 23, 2026
France is facing a grueling heat wave with temperatures soaring above 40 degrees Celsius, or 104 Fahrenheit
June 22, 2026
France is in the grips of a severe heat wave, leading to canceled trains, concerts and sports events
June 21, 2026
What experts say about the World Cup heat so far
June 18, 2026
Instant noodles have a bad reputation — but the world still can’t get enough of them
June 16, 2026
New research offers a cautionary tale about the difficulty of removing ‘forever chemicals’ from the environment.
June 03, 2026
The Australian government said on Thursday it had launched legal action against 3M over contamination from firefighting foam supplied by the U.S. company
May 28, 2026
New York City's iconic pizzerias and bagel shops may soon be forced to update their long-standing baking practices after state lawmakers moved to ban a common additive
May 22, 2026
Snake bite victim describes 'excruciating pain'
May 19, 2026
Music festival season is here, bringing outdoor fun, music and dancing
April 12, 2026
Vaping is so bad at a school, principal is closing some bathrooms, using metal detector wands
March 04, 2026
Over 70% of tested baby foods are ultraprocessed and full of additives
February 11, 2026
ICE officer in Maine shooting has history of violent behavior, family and records say
Family to hold a vigil for man fatally shot by immigration officer in Houston
Major League Soccer's NYCFC says it wants to sign Christian Pulisic but AC Milan not interested
Weather conditions again brought devastating floods to a vulnerable swath of Texas
National Guard deployment to DC will last through Trump's term
Iceberg lettuce sold at Taco Bell linked to cyclospora outbreak
Hegseth again backs a low-altitude military flyover as maneuvers draw scrutiny
Homeland Security: Foreign journalist visas set at 240 days, Chinese reporters cut to 90 days