Where face masks for high-risk COVID protection are concerned, there are three types I would recommend: N95 masks (the American gold standard), KN95 masks (the Chinese equivalent), or KF94 masks ...

Multiple wildfires are raging in Southern California, and it’s covering cities across the region in ash and smoke. If breathing is a struggle right now, wearing a mask can help. How do fires affect ...

Pollen particles range in size from 10 to 100 microns (µm). Standard surgical masks block particles as small as 3 µm. N95 masks, as well as other medical masks, can block particles as small as ...

Credit: Direct Relief photo This week Santa Barbara-based disaster and emergency response organization Direct Relief delivered 50,000 N95 masks to assist those impacted by the Bridge Fire and Line ...

Such is the power of scrubs, the genderless two-piece outfit consisting of a short-sleeve V-necked shirt and drawstring ...

“The LED masks are made from materials like silicone or plastic, so there may be some variation with fit and comfort,” Lin explains. “There’s a higher risk of contact dermatitis or ...

Plastic surgery has become a popular choice for those seeking to transform their facial features — offering solutions that range from subtle adjustments to dramatic changes. This trend isn’t ...

In 2019, an agency within the U.S. Department of Defense released a call for research projects to help the military deal with the copious amount of plastic waste generated when troops are sent to ...

When it comes to heating up food, it’s generally recommended that you avoid microwaving stuff in plastic containers. But while many people are aware that this isn’t an ideal way to heat up ...

A green accounting method called “mass balance” certifies that something was manufactured with recycled plastic — just not necessarily much of the bottle making the claim. By Julie Creswell ...

Watch the CBS Reports documentary, "Advanced Recycling: Does Big Plastic's Idea Work?" About 48 million tons of plastic waste are generated each year in the U.S., and very little of it is ever ...

Despite the planet’s growing plastic pollution crisis, petroleum-based polymers have become an integral part of modern life. They make cars and airplanes lighter and more energy efficient.