Short-term air pollution from the 2023 Canadian wildfire smoke may have raised stroke rates and severity in New Jersey, a new study reports.

Overall, the research provides valuable early evidence that short‑term exposure to wildfire smoke may increase both the number and severity of strokes. While more studies are needed to confirm these ...

People exposed to wildfire smoke have a higher risk of suffering a stroke, according to research published in the European Heart Journal today (Tuesday). The researchers estimate that in the US alone, ...