As the pandemic continues to evolve and new COVID-19 variants surface—the latest being Omicron—protection remains top of mind. And while many of us have acquired a pile of reusable cloth masks over ...

As Omicron and other COVID-19 variants continue to hang on, causing wave after wave of illness, many people are making sure to restock their face mask supply. You don’t want to be caught short of them ...

Disposable masks break into micro-sized plastic fibers that can take up to 450 years to decompose. (Photo: Getty Images) Despite most states ditching their mask mandates, and the Centers for Disease ...

Every product is carefully selected by our editors. If you buy from a link, we may earn a commission. Learn more While we hate to say it, the pandemic has shown its staying power. In light of each ...

With the Omicron variant of COVID-19 posing a new threat, more establishments are restoring mask mandates. If you need to stock up on personal protective equipment, there are plenty of places to buy ...

Researchers have suggested that people with compromised immune systems should avoid re-using face masks due to germ growth. The finding was made as part of a Japanese study into face mask hygiene. In ...

SAN DIEGO — The blue face masks were what probably 95% of people wore during the peak of the pandemic and are still wearing today. However, they do not break down, so last year, I buried one in my ...

SWANSEA, United Kingdom (StudyFinds.org) – A recent study finds that disposal masks may be spreading harmful toxins into the environment. Researchers at Swansea University found significant amounts of ...

In Unearthed, Gen Z climate-change activists discuss some of the most pressing issues facing our planet — and reveal what you can do to help make a real difference. Despite most states ditching their ...