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Key Takeaways Wildfire smoke can travel 1,000+ miles—you do not have to live near a fire to be affected Wildfire smoke affects far more than the lungs—it is linked to heart disease, cognitive decline, hormonal disruption, and adverse pregnancy outcomes...

As 2025 comes to a close, we’re looking back at a year of stories that surprised us, challenged assumptions, and deepened the conversation around indoor air quality, health, and longevity. At Austin Air, our weekly blog exists for simple but...

It’s cold and flu season, a source of stress and anxiety for some people—like senior or immunocompromised folks. But for many others, catching the flu is an unpleasant reality but nothing to worry about. A sweeping new analysis published in...

As Labor Day rolls around, we mark the unofficial end of summer. Schools are back in session across the country, evenings are getting cooler, and many of us are sneaking in those last outdoor gatherings before fall fully sets in. ...

A team from Harvard Medical School examined the heart function of 573 elderly men over 11 years. They found that if the men ate foods containing large amounts of flavonoids on days when air pollution levels were high, they were far less likely to experience the changes in their heart function that could put them at risk of suffering a heart attack. In this article, we will examine flavonoids and the foods they can be found in.