N95 masks offer best protection against wildfire smoke and other pollution compared to synthetic, cotton and surgical masks, reducing wildfire hospitalizations.

Working under a $1.3 million grant from the National Institutes of Health, his lab is testing what he calls a “smoke detector” for COVID-19.

The exception to this test is surgical masks, which may look thin but are electrostatically charged to boost their filtration—but you’ll need to tweak a surgical mask to fit your face better (see ...

Cloth masks provide very little protection against dangerous particles emitted by wildfire smoke, but N95 respirator masks do, according to a recent study in GeoHealth. Mass adoptio… ...

Smoking could be the best analogy to help the public understand why wearing a face mask can slow the spread of Coronavirus.

N95 masks offer best protection against wildfire smoke and other pollution compared to synthetic, cotton and surgical masks, reducing wildfire hospitalizations.

The options when choosing the best mask can feel overwhelming. N95 and K95 masks are among the most popular choices, but understanding their differences and knowing where to purchase them can help ...

Researchers at UC San Diego have developed a simple COVID test that fits on a small sticker on a mask. They say it can be a good early indicator of risk for exposure.

Firefighters at the Menlo Park Fire Protection District have been testing a high tech tool that could help them, and the people they rescue, get out of a burning building more quickly.

Does an N95 mask provide enough protection? A. Generally speaking, an N95 mask should protect you from most dry particulates in the air, like dust or chemicals or smoke.