Even though the pandemic has been over for some time, COVID-19's impact can still be felt today, both on and off campus at ...

A major US city that's home to nearly 300,000 people is bracing for an impending volcanic eruption. Municipality and school district officials have shared details about their preparations.

With turkey season underway, the Mississippi State Department of Health (MSDH) is advising hunters to follow safety guidelines to protect themselves and others from catching the H5N1 bird flu, a ...

For those who must go outside, he strongly recommends wearing an N95 mask to protect against smoke inhalation and staying hydrated throughout the day. Houston's air quality is expected to decrease ...

Alaska’s Mount Spurr volcano continues to show signs of unrest, and that has led to an alert level increase in the city of ...

Ever since 1993, when a deadly disease outbreak in the Four Corners first revealed the presence of hantavirus in North ...

The Pauline Road Fire burning north of Houston is causing hazardous air for residents in its immediate vicinity, but the ...

The Palisades Fire in Los Angeles in January ranks as the second-most destructive wildfire in Southern California history, ...

It visibly lingers in the air, during and after a wildfire: a thick blanket of smoke and soot coupled with ash coating parked cars. Santa Ana winds can spread these clouds of unhealthy air ...

A preliminary investigation revealed the cause of the wildfire along Pauline Road in Montgomery and San Jacinto Counties can ...

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I’m a writer at NBC Select who covers various topics, including home, tech and beauty. I have covered major shopping events like Amazon Prime Day, Black Friday and Cyber Monday for over a decade.