Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. As a result of the Canadian wildfires, the air quality on the East Coast is currently among the world’s worst, rivaling that of ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Though statewide coronavirus mask mandates have expired, many people have opted to continue wearing them to keep germs and other ...

There are many face masks to choose from, but properly fitting respirators offer the most protection, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Experts say N95 respirators are the ...

As the new year begins and rainy winter weather surges on, cold and flu season is also well underway. With it comes the threat of a new and scary-sounding COVID-19 variant with a recognizable name.

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." With new variants come symptoms like a sore throat, fever, cough, and fatigue, so it's important to mask ...

Smoke from the eastern Canada wildfires continues to affect the Northeast as air quality has reached dangerous levels. The National Weather Service has issued an air quality alert for the entire state ...

Unleash the Kraken! Or, actually, please don’t. We are talking about the newest COVID strain, which like the actual creature, is a beast when caught and is currently running rampant in the United ...

You may have noticed the number of cases of COVID-19 are again on the rise which may have you considering pulling out those masks to offer protection against the virus. And chances are, we all know by ...

We don’t like it any more than you do, but it might be time to wear a mask again. While this season, there aren’t new strains like Omicron to worry about, experts are warning of the “tripledemic,” a.k ...

Trying to keep up with changing masking guidance from public health officials has been challenging to say the least. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) first said that masks weren’t ...

Whether you're concerned about outdoor air quality or preventing airborne illnesses such as the coronavirus, here's how to determine which face covering is right for you. By Nicole Charky-Chami, ...