During the cold winter months, it is nice to light an indoor fireplace or "braai" for extra warmth. The downside is that you may be inhaling tiny solid or liquid substances that could be harmful to ...

A recent study published in the Journal of Building Engineering shows that using open fireplaces for housewarming can decrease your life expectancy for up to 1.6 years, due to the fine particles that ...

A recent study published in the journal Energy Research & Social Science examines the level of exposure to particulate matter (PM) in two types of indoor fireplaces and their association with outdoor ...