New York City is giving out free KN95 masks as the region is enveloped in smoke from Canadian wildfires. But, how much do they help? Here's what to know, from the air quality index to masking up.

As wildfire smoke air quality alerts spreads across parts of the United States, many people are asking the same question: Does wearing a mask actually help protect you from smoky air? Health experts ...

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The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported Friday that consistently wearing a mask, especially an N95 and KN95 respirator mask, while inside public places provide the best protection ...

In the New York City metropolitan area, the Air Quality Index, or AQI, is forecasted to hit 200 on July 16, according to the state's website, indicating that the air is unhealthy. "Some members of the ...