On May 25, George Floyd was killed by Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin in the latest in a long line of senseless killings of black people in America. This tragic event sparked a new wave of protest and pleas for what should be an obvious and universal truth: Black lives matter. Black Lives Matter is … Read more
Even when other health issues have become less important during these testing times of the COVID-19 pandemic, people still experience dermatological problems like acne. However, the widespread use of face and respirator masks for proper protection has even increased dermatological issues in people around the world. Sure, face masks provide limited viral exposure, but we … Read more
N95 respirator masks are currently the best available masks for proper protection against coronavirus transmission. These masks have been approved by global health organizations and disease centers, so naturally, the demand for N95 masks has skyrocketed in the past few months. But, even so, people still don’t know which sources and sellers of N95 masks … Read more
It is no secret that China is currently holding most of the global mask supply. With the ongoing pandemic and its end nowhere in sight, the Chinese masks have more than ever taken over the global market and demand. Some Chinese manufacturers and suppliers are legit and approved by the American government and agencies. But, … Read more
As the end of the year is around the corner, but the end of the pandemic is nowhere in sight, millions of people around the world still depend on medical face masks for protection. From health care providers, medical staff, first responders, and essential workers, to the general public and children, everyone is required to … Read more
Wildfires are becoming more and more serious every year. This summer in California alone, wildfires have caused thousands of acres of land to burn. In such situations, proper respiratory protection is essential. If not protected, one can inhale smoke, dust, dirty air, and all the accompanying hazardous particles, which can cause serious respiratory issues and … Read more
With a growing number of people reporting skin irritation, breakout, and breathing difficulties caused by the continuous use of face masks, there seems to be a solution on the rise. A new trend, only a few days old, has hit the global headlines under the name ‘face mask brackets’. No one has heard of these … Read more
The CDC and the WHO have just recently advised the general public that everyone should be wearing masks or cloth face-coverings in efforts to reduce the spread of COVID-19. So, wearing a mask has become a necessity so much that some countries in the world are making it a law to wear masks in public. … Read more
N95 respiratory face masks, as well as other respiratory protection pieces, are now being reused or applied for extended use due to limited supply. The WHO as well as the CDC recommend people, especially healthcare staff and first responders use and reuse N95, KN95, and cloth masks. But, even though this sounds like a good … Read more
N95 and KN95 masks are currently the best masks on the market considering their efficiency against harmful particles like the COVID-19. However, these masks are generally reserved for health care workers and first responders due to the scarce availability of proper masks. Nevertheless, the general public also wants to ensure proper protection for themselves and … Read more
