We're all getting used to wearing face coverings while out and about, and you may have noticed that several masks have a small slot to place a filter for extra protection. Adding a filter in between ...

Multiple wildfires are currently ravaging Los Angeles County, but the fires’ immediate risk to residents, pets, and structures isn’t the only danger. Smoke is expected to linger over the metropolis ...

Whether you're concerned about outdoor air quality or preventing airborne illnesses such as the coronavirus, here's how to determine which face covering is right for you. By Nicole Charky-Chami, ...

Face masks can be unexpectedly complicated, especially for those who are new to wearing them. Navigating which ones you should buy and understanding who they protect, figuring out if you can reuse ...

It’s 2022, and by now we’ve all been wearing masks for nearly two years. And unless you are a surgeon or a construction worker who was already wearing them daily, in those two years you’ve probably ...

The omicron variant of the coronavirus may spread more quickly and efficiently, and now that it is the dominant strain it's worth reconsidering use of cloth masks. In some places, such as Minnesota ...

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How can you tell if a KN95 mask is legit? You may be scaling back your mask usage because mandates are a lot less restrictive. However, in the event that you do want the protection, you want to make ...