Forbes

Will Face Masks Protect You Against Wildfire Smoke? Here Are Ones That Can

Guess what’s happening with Canadian wildfire smoke now covering a lot of the Eastern U.S., triggering bad air-quality warnings. Many more people are wearing N95 face masks again. After all, such ...
BusinessMirror

DOH warns Metro Manila residents: Wear masks, stay indoors as air quality turns ‘very unhealthy’

If you have to go outdoors, the Department of Health (DOH) advises wearing a mask. Health Undersecretary Albert Domingo ...
BusinessMirror

DOH advises public to wear masks outdoors due to air pollution caused by Navotas landfill

If you must go outdoors, better to wear a mask, the Department of Health (DOH) said. Health Undersecretary Albert Domingo ...

Protecting wildfire crews from the dangers of smoke exposure isn't as simple as it sounds

Manitoba's government has relied on disposable N95 masks and training to help its firefighters deal with heavy smoke ...
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Public Health Officials Should Urgently Prioritize Reducing Exposure to Indoor Fine Particulate Matter, New Report Recommends

The National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine are private, nonprofit institutions that provide expert advice on some of the most pressing challenges facing the nation and world. Our ...
Politifact

Particulate matter is not ‘junk science.’ Decades of research show it affects human health

The health effects linked to particulate pollution exposure have been studied and documented for decades. These effects include respiratory and cardiovascular health problems and premature death. The ...