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 ...

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 ...

The global disposable face mask market is experiencing robust growth, driven by various factors such as increasing air pollution levels, rising incidence of airborne diseases, heightened health ...

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 ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Most face coverings, the CDC says, will slow the coronavirus—whether or not the wearer knows he’s ...

Stocking up on face masks isn’t going away anytime soon, with the latest COVID numbers showing the highly contagious Omicron variant continues to surge across the U.S. “COVID-19 cases are continuing ...

Over 42,000 disposable masks have been handed out since the University of Arizona’s recreation center mask mandate on Sept. 6, according to Troy Vaughn, the director of Campus Recreation. This total ...

If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, Variety may receive an affiliate commission. You can never have too many masks at your disposal. Although ...

Disposable face masks could be harmful to wildlife, according to researchers who have observed harmful effects of the masks on keystone marine animals in coastal areas. The researchers observed ...