Wearing a face mask when you’re in a public setting is one of the best ways to avoid getting and spreading illnesses like Covid-19, the flu, RSV and the common cold, says Dr. Carl Fichtenbaum, a ...

A cloth mask is much less protective than surgical or N95 masks, but it might be 'better than nothing' to stop droplets getting through, research has found Research on masks' effectiveness against ...

Contrary to popular belief, single-use face masks do not have any sort of advantage over reusable cloth ones. In fact, the best cloth masks actually achieved better filtration (79 per cent ...

Cloth face masks, often cobbled together as a makeshift alternative when stocks of surgical masks run low, and sometimes worn as a fashion statement, offer no practical protection against the ...

Protect yourself from HMPV with effective masks. Discover expert-recommended tips for choosing and using masks correctly ...

As multiple wildfires continue to burn across Los Angeles, millions of people are being exposed to hazardous levels of air pollution. “Smoke carries a lot of particulates, and they can range in ...

The FTC sued Razer in April 2024, and the gaming-hardware company agreed to a settlement, including a $100,000 fine and ...

Made by the 3M company, these N95 respirator masks are NIOSH-approved to filter out at least 95% of certain particles like ...

PM2.5 particles that are inhaled into the lungs over time may also lead to a host of health issues, such as an increased risk of: Your standard cloth mask won’t offer much protection when it ...

“For maximum protection, use an N95 respirator. If N95s are not available, surgical masks are a suitable alternative. Cloth masks should only be used if no other options are available and should ...

In that case, Jubanyik recommends you consider double masking with a surgical mask and a cloth mask. “Surgical masks (disposable) should fit well; using the bendable nosepiece and tying a knot ...

Under the terms of the agreement, the FTC said it would send checks and PayPal payments containing full refunds to 6,764 ...