Honnie Leinartas spends her days poking through the musty basements and drafty attics of the U.S. Midwest, taking a look at ...

Temperatures are dropping in Michigan, and many residents may use space heaters to keep warm. Here are to avoid a house fire.

Microscopic particles released by burning fuel can penetrate deep into the lungs and bloodstream, 'affecting every organ in the body'. Wood-burning stoves and open fires are contributing to thousands ...

Burning wood and coal in homes contributes to about 2,500 deaths a year, a report has found. Open fires and wood burning stoves are one of the biggest sources of small pollution particles. This fine ...

An expert has defended wood-burning stoves in homes after a major new health report issued a warning that they damage lungs 'in the same way as cigarettes'. Burning wood indoors could cause damage in ...

People who use solid fuel wood burners for home heating experience a faster decline in lung function over eight years compared to non-users, a new study suggests. Researchers at University College ...

Using wood-burning stoves at home could accelerate the decline of lung function, according to new research presented at the European Respiratory Society Congress in Amsterdam. The study, led by Dr ...

A new study warns that indoor wood-burning stoves significantly damage lung capacity, comparable to cigarette smoking, even among healthier users. Despite these growing health risks and increased air ...

Using a wood or coal burning stove or open fire at home may lead to a decline in lung function, suggests a new analysis from UCL researchers. The study, presented at the European Respiratory Society ...

Recent research presented at the European Respiratory Society Congress in Amsterdam has revealed a concerning correlation between the use of indoor wood-burning stoves and a reduction in lung function ...