Over 160,000 people this season have landed in the hospital from flu complications, CDC estimates. More than 6,600 have died.

Smoke and ash from urban wildfires, like those in Los Angeles, may put people at risk of short- and long-term health problems ...

The fires raging in Los Angeles have destroyed thousands of structures, and the death toll is rising. Along with the ...

Fact checked by Nick Blackmer Exposure to wildfire smoke can trigger respiratory symptoms and cause damage to the lungs and ...

N95 and K95 masks are among the most popular choices and knowing where to purchase them can help you decide which mask best ...

The only difference between N95 and KN95 masks is the standards used to ... according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). PM2.5 particles that are inhaled into the lungs ...

Wearing a face mask when you’re in a public setting is one of the best ways to avoid getting and spreading illnesses like Covid-19, the flu, RSV and the common cold, says Dr. Carl Fichtenbaum, a ...

according to the CDC. Wear a mask: A mask can help protect you from airborne pathogens. It can also protect those around you if you need to leave your home while you are infected with a virus. While ...

Florida's wastewater showed low levels of COVID and moderate levels of flu and RSV, according to the CDC. It's normal to see a surge in these viruses during the winter, said Lance Skelly ...

There is an undeniable connection between a strong immune system and nutrition. Learn why what you eat matters and other ways ...

As we saw with COVID-19, the masks most effective in protecting against smoke inhalation are N95 respirator masks and KN95 masks. However, Lang emphasizes that even a fabric mask or bandana is ...

The fires in L.A. have caused terrible air quality conditions across the county. Here are ways you can protect yourself, and ...