New research shows that while many cloth and medical masks fall short against tiny airborne particles, simple hacks like overmasking or using braces can dramatically improve your protection, yet only ...

GAINESVILLE, Fla. – The University of Florida is recommending people wear more effective masks as the Omicron Variant spreads. The healthcare company is recommending that people wear N95 or KN95 masks ...

OAKLAND, Calif. - As COVID cases are rising here in the Bay Area and nationwide, medical experts advise people to upgrade their face coverings. Some doctors say people should replace cloth masks with ...

Patients and visitors, ages 2 and older, to Conemaugh Health System facilities are now required to wear medical-grade masks instead of cloth masks in an effort to combat the surge of COVID-19 cases ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Most face coverings, the CDC says, will slow the coronavirus—whether or not the wearer knows he’s ...

Mayo Clinic doesn’t want cloth masks worn in its facilities. In an effort to limit COVID-19 spread amid a growing omicron variant wave, the medical institution is asking all patients and visitors to ...

With surging pollution, masks provide a protective layer against the harms. While N95 masks are the gold standard for protection, they are not necessarily comfortable for everyone. Many choose ...

Two words that have prompted furious debate during the COVID-19 pandemic. The discussion just isn't going away – and now Cardiff University experts have discovered a surprising new reason to mask up.

It's important to mask up in the face of the highly transmissible Omicron variant. Cloth masks don't offer adequate protection, so opt for an approved medical-grade mask instead. Beware of counterfeit ...