A public health advisory and a shelter-in-place were in effect due to a fire at the Martinez Refining Company, Contra Costa Health said on Saturday.

Inhalers for asthma or COPD can lead to fungal infections in the mouth and throat. To avoid this, you can rinse your inhaler and mouth after each use and consult your doctor about adjusting ...

Strep throat is a highly contagious infection caused by group A Streptococcus bacteria (Streptococcus pyogenes); it is common in children but affects adults too. Strep throat symptoms include a sore ...

Recurring strep throat describes a group A Streptococcus bacterial infection that occurs more than once during a respiratory season. Recurring strep throat happens more often in children and is ...

If you have a sore throat, the NHS says that you may need to see a GP - but only in some circumstances. The experts say that whilst it's probably nothing to be worried over, there are times where ...

And if you use your fireplace frequently, you may need to clean it more often ... This step can prevent a larger mess when you open the damper, he adds. Open the damper and wait a couple of minutes ...

The most recent entry in the “good advice for Democrats” canon comes from occasional TNR contributor and Bulwark writer Jonathan V. Last, who wrote, “The job of the Democratic party comes in two parts ...

The eighth-generation (G60) BMW 5 Series gains a new petrol-powered variant in Malaysia in the form of the 530i M Sport, which joins the existing 520i and 520i M Sport launched last year – the 5 ...

a chimney damper, and a spark arrestor to maximize heat efficiency. What are some creative yet simple ideas for designing an outdoor fireplace? When designing an outdoor fireplace, consider the ...

It should be cleaned out by a professional, but you can help prevent it by burning dry firewood and making sure that the damper is open fully for airflow whenever you use the fireplace. There are also ...