Controversy and misinformation aside, it is clear at this point that face masks are a vital step toward reducing the community spread of COVID-19, the respiratory disease caused by the novel ...

A new rapid expert consultation from a standing committee of the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine responds to questions from the White House Office of Science and Technology ...

From instant hydration to long-term skin health, Shahnaz Husain offers the real benefits, limitations and the environmental impact of face masks ...

Though N95 and surgical face masks are the best options when it comes to reducing the spread of droplets, homemade face masks are also effective...assuming they're made correctly, according to ...

As we continue to wear masks while leaving home, which is quickly becoming a worldwide standard, people are looking for ways to not only make their masks more comfortable and wearable, but also more ...

Here’s your step-by-step guide for how to turn household items into a no-sew face mask to protect yourself and others: 1. Find either a square bandana, scarf, handkerchief or piece of fabric and two ...

As the novel coronavirus spread across the globe, so too did a variety of do-it-yourself face coverings. However, there can be some hidden dangers with DIY personal protective equipment. A UB ...

New research found that while many types of masks are effective in reducing coronavirus transmission, bandanas do little and fleece masks may backfire. The research follows World Health Organization ...