I lost my home in the Pacific Palisades fire. Although wildfires have become a part of modern life, you can take steps to ...

And even for people who don’t fall into those categories, masks can still help prevent illness. “You still might want to wear a mask because no one wants to get sick,” Troisi said.

Here is how well N95s, KN95s, KF94s, surgical masks, and cloth masks block the omicron COVID-19 variant, plus how to make any mask more protective.

Masks are a big category: There are cloth masks, surgical masks, N95 respirators that block 95 percent of small particles. People use them both as source control—that is, to reduce the spread of ...

The use of respiratory masks can make it more difficult to breathe and can make it uncomfortable to use them for longer periods of time.

Looking for N95 masks for sale? Here's where to find NIOSH N95 Respirator Masks online to protect yourself from smoke, smog, air pollution and viruses ...

Wearing a surgical face mask in public spaces reduces the risk of self-reported respiratory symptoms, finds a trial of adults in Norway published by The BMJ.

A prototype smart mask can check for asthma, COPD, and post-COVID infections.

Pope Francis stabilized enough Tuesday after two respiratory crises to resume using a nasal tube for oxygen, rather than a ventilation mask, as he continued to fight pneumonia, the Vatican said.

Doctors recommend the best face masks and filters for preventing smoke inhalation during wildfires. Their picks include N95 masks, KN95 masks, KF94 masks, and 3M P100 respirators.

As haze permeates, should you reach for that COVID-era standby? Even the best respirator has its limits when it comes to ...

The use of respiratory masks can make it more difficult to breathe and can make it uncomfortable to use them for longer periods of time.