Researchers have tested a variety of popular hacks for improving the fit of KN95 and surgical masks, and found that while some hacks do improve fit, they can also come at the cost of the wearer's ...

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 ...

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 ...

AUSTIN (KXAN) — Researchers at Duke University have developed a new tool to find the effectiveness of the various types of masks people are using to stop spread during the COVID-19 pandemic. And some ...

FILE - People wearing face masks to protect against coronavirus, travel on a metro in Berlin, Germany, March 31, 2022. A German doctor has been sentenced to two years and nine months in prison for ...

In a recent published Letter to the Editor, the correspondent wrote that certain masks were not effective in reducing the transmission of the COVID virus. The letter was critical of cloth and medical ...

Our skin, much like our bodies, requires special care, especially after a long day. Incorporating a face mask into your routine two to three times weekly can significantly help in addressing issues ...