Why does the face scar less than the rest of the body? New research uncovers the cellular pathway behind this difference.

After wildfires sweep through parts of Los Angeles County and surrounding areas, the burned hillsides and open spaces left behind can continue to affect nearby neighborhoods. According to the National ...

HAVILAH, Calif. (KERO) — It’s been more than a year since the Borel Fire burned nearly 60,000 acres. But the wildfire left both an emotional and physical scar on the community. “There’s scars on their ...

Wildfires burn millions of acres of land every year, leaving changed landscapes that are prone to flooding. Less well known is that these already vulnerable regions can also intensify and in some ...

Skin cancer can occur anywhere, but scars and burn injuries are at a higher risk. Wearing sunscreen and, when possible, avoiding UV radiation can lower the risk of developing skin cancer in a scar.

Storms are expected to pass over New Mexico’s burn scars through Tuesday, posing threats of flooding ahead of an anticipated rise to high temperatures during the weekend. The National Weather Service ...