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 ...

The fit of your face mask has a lot to do with how effective it is — the tighter the better for filtering your breath and keeping others safe from viral particles, including those of COVID-19. That ...

With medical grade masks still in short supply and badly needed at hospitals and other care centers, many Americans have turned to a variety of other options to help slow the spread of COVID-19, from ...

Though mask supplies have slowly increased in the US, many people are still turning to homemade masks for their daily needs. Multiple mask style patterns are freely available online, but questions ...

Masks have become such a part of our lives that, if you’re like me, you’re even coordinating yours with your outfit. But what if your face mask doesn’t fit quite right? Thankfully, there’s an internet ...

Homemade masks are everywhere, but how effective are they? To answer that question, a team at Virginia Tech led by Linsey Marr analyzed the protective properties of a variety of masks. The results ...

Despite repeated reminders from public health officials to wear face masks when we're outside, there aren't many detailed guidelines that can tell us which homemade masks work better than others. Well ...

Create simple, budget friendly hair and face masks from common kitchen ingredients for a relaxing at home spa night.