UNM research shows wildfire smoke can impact brain health

NEW MEXICO (KRQE) –Wildfires in New Mexico could be affecting your memory and even your mood. New research shows that smoke from fires can have serious impacts on your brain.  "What we've been seeing are signs that are similar to mild traumatic brain injury," said Matthew Campen, PhD, Regents’ professor in the College of Pharmacy and co-director of the UNM Clinical & Transitional Science Center. Wildfires in New Mexico are common. Just this month, the state had fir