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 ...

Nearly two years into the COVID-19 pandemic, case rates are at a record high in America as the highly infectious omicron variant spreads. On Friday, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention ...

The air quality in Delhi still remains under the ‘very poor’ category. And with winters making its way, the air pollution is likely to worsen. Amid this scenario, one of the best preventive measures ...

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Out of all the different face masks you can choose from, N95 respirators are the most protective, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). They’re designed to filter out at ...

As health officials scramble to minimize spread of the highly contagious Omicron variant, many experts have recommended that people switch from cloth or surgical masks to more-protective N95 and KN95 ...

The key to finding the best N95 masks lies in getting the right fit and near-perfect seal. These are our favorite filtering facewear. By Rebecca Sohn Published Mar 22, 2022 9:28 AM EDT We may earn ...

Editor’s Note: As Canadian wildfires permeate multiple eastern states in the U.S., masking outdoors is a healthier alternative to inhaling the toxic particulates in the air. Wildfire smoke can linger ...