In the wake of the Palisades fire affecting Los Angeles, the importance of wearing protective masks cannot be overstated.

By not only trapping smoke and viruses, but destroying them too, these could be some of the most effective masks you can buy ...

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 ...

Practical tips to protect your health during wildfire season, including wearing masks, staying indoors, and tracking air ...

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

As wildfires ravage Los Angeles, experts answer key questions about how wildfire smoke affects health and how to protect ...

Masks protect you from any [airborne] disease, and there’s flu that’s increasing as well. To add to that, the toxic dangers ...

Certain masks are effective in protecting against wildfire smoke — but only if they are fitted and worn properly.

Wildfire smoke is more than just wood burning. Research shows a mix of chemicals can be released when human-made materials ...

N95 and KN95 masks are both rated to capture 95% of particles, but there are some differences. N95 masks are regulated by the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH ...