NIOSH-approved N95 respirators are the most protective type of face mask, according to the CDC. Doctors explain how to shop ...

N95 and K95 masks are among the most popular choices and knowing where to purchase them can help you decide which mask best suits you ...

Wearing a face mask when you’re in a public setting is one of the best ways to avoid getting and spreading illnesses like ...

Los Angeles' smoke levels pose unique risks to pregnant people and their fetuses. Here's what expectant parents should do to ...

As we saw with COVID-19, the masks most effective in protecting against smoke inhalation are N95 respirator masks and KN95 masks. However, Lang emphasizes that even a fabric mask or bandana is ...

As wildfires throughout Los Angeles remain uncontained, the resulting smoke poses a significant health risk to people in ...

Social media never fails to find humor in challenging situations, like a viral video of a dog wearing a mask before a walk in wildfire-stricken Southern California. The TikTok video featuring ...

(NewsNation) — Los Angeles County residents affected by the wildfires that began burning this week are advised to wear the correct masks to protect themselves against harmful smoke. Health experts ...

Staying indoors and making sure the air quality in your home is clean from wildfire smoke are two of the CDC's top safety ...

The masks, readily available at hardware stores and pharmacies, can filter out fine particles found in smoke that can irritate eyes, nose, throat and lungs, according to public health officials.