Trendy wood-burning stoves should come with a health warning because of the dangerous pollution they emit, according to a report backed by more than 100 Conservative MPs. As many as 36,000 people in ...

TUESDAY, Jan. 27, 2026 (HealthDay News) — Lighting a fire on a cold winter night can feel cozy. But a new study suggests it may also harm your health, even if you don’t burn the wood yourself.

While only 2% of U.S. homes rely on wood as their primary heating source, residential wood burning accounts for 22% of fine particulate matter in winter air. Researchers estimate 8,600 premature ...

Wood-burning stoves have become a classic British middle class status symbol. Despite the fact that they cost around £3,000 to buy and install, an estimated 1.9 million people in Britain now have one ...

There is something cosy and appealing about settling down next to a roaring fire in winter but, every year, nearly 61,000 premature deaths in Europe are caused by air pollution as a result of people ...

When indoor air pollution makes the news in western countries, it often feels like a local issue. One week it focuses on wood-burning stoves. Another it is gas cookers or the question of whether ...

A new study has revealed wood-burning and eco stoves release high concentrations of toxic pollutants that pose serious health risks. The trendy home appliance is often used by households in the winter ...

A wood stove emits more harmful air particulates than a diesel truck. Does their newfound popularity in cities threaten to wipe out progress in reducing air pollution? Emma Meaden loves to sit in her ...