Get the latest Science News and Discoveries

Wildfire smoke is probably harming your brain: Studies have shown that smoke doesn’t just affect the lungs — it may also increase the risk of dementia, cognitive challenges or mental health issues.


Studies have shown that smoke doesn’t just affect the lungs — it may also increase the risk of dementia, cognitive challenges or mental health issues.

None

Get the Android app

Or read this on r/EverythingScience

Read more on:

Photo of Brain

Brain

Photo of Dementia

Dementia

Photo of Wildfire

Wildfire

Related news:

News photo

Bioengineered parasites may one day deliver meds into your brain

News photo

Despite risk, many unsure of temperature to heat food to prevent illness - EurekAlert

News photo

(Epi)genetic aspects of metabolic syndrome pathogenesis in relation to brain-derived neurotrophic factor expression - EurekAlert