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: ...

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 ...

Recently, a review from the Cochrane Library set off a firestorm after headlines declared research published by the respected organization's study found masks don't work and don't stop community ...

Glow-getter or gimmick? The verdict is in—with brands like CurrentBody and SharkNinja leading the trend.

Experimental setup for exposing respirator test samples to alcoholic vapor (EtOH) emitted by an automatic hand sanitizer dispensing station via the release and use of gel hand sanitizer. Credit: DOI: ...

LED face masks have come a long way since their early days as clinic-only treatments. Nowadays, these futuristic devices are ...

Researchers have come up with a better way to test which fabrics work best for masks that are meant to slow the spread of COVID-19. By testing those fabrics under conditions that mimic the humidity of ...