When the COVID-19 pandemic took off in 2020, so too did questions over the effectiveness of wearing a face mask to prevent the spread of the virus. Now, four years later, what does the science say? In ...

Face masks can help to reduce transmission of respiratory viruses such as influenza, according to experts and medical ...

Schools are reopening, amusement parks are welcoming back visitors, and outdoor dining is the new way to eat out. But despite the signs that life is returning back to normal, the coronavirus pandemic ...

Researchers found that simple multi-layered cloth masks and surgical masks work well enough to prevent the spread of the coronavirus. (Pixabay/) Until 2020, if your job or health didn’t require it, it ...

There are a lot of people who say they do not want to wear a face mask because they are too hot, and with summer here, it's only going to get worse. However, there is an alternative some are trying: ...

A three-layer homemade mask is the ideal coverings, according to researchers at University of New South Wales in Sydney, Australia.

A University of Edinburgh study released in 2020 showed how face masks could reduce the distance breath travels by more than 90%. They tested seven types of face covering, from medical grade to ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." LED masks use specific wavelengths of light to penetrate the skin and trigger cellular changes, according ...

N95 masks, also called N95 respirators, are personal protective equipment (PPE) that filter airborne particles such as ...