Burning wood and coal at home contributes to the death of nearly 2,500 people each year in the UK, according to research.

Microscopic particles released by burning fuel can penetrate deep into the lungs and bloodstream, 'affecting every organ in the body'.

The study, presented at the European Respiratory Society Congress in Amsterdam, showed those who used wood stoves lost lung capacity more quickly than non-users – even though they tended to be ...

Anyone who has a wood burner or coal fire in their homes has been given a chilling ... pollution to 3,700 cases of diabetes ...

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 study has revealed that wood-burning stoves pose potential health risks. Carried out by the University of Surrey, it found ...

A chilling warning has been issued to those who use wood burners or coal fires in their homes, as a new study suggests they ...

An expert has defended wood-burning stoves in homes after a major new health report issued a warning that they damage lungs 'in the same way as cigarettes'. Burning wood indoors could cause damage in ...

Newly uncovered documents reveal that the gas industry understood that its stoves were polluting the air inside homes 50 years ago — and then moved to conceal that information. It stands in stark ...