“There are a variety of masks but the 3 basic ones are: surgical, N95 and cloth,” Dr. Robert Mordkin is Chief Medical Officer for LetsGetChecked tells SheKnows. “As a general statement, masks help ...

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 ...

Hey, guys! Today we are making diy face masks. One option uses cotton pillowcase fabric as well as coffee filters. These are not a substitute for N-95 facemask, they only offer some protection. But ...

As wearing masks remains the new normal, why not have the best technology and filtration available, even if it is not obvious, as in the versatile Buff Filter Tube. Face masks, along with hand washing ...

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 ...

Using vacuum cleaner bags in DIY masks could protect the wearer from the COVID-19, according to a study. Public health bodies including the U.S. Centers for Disease Control (CDC) advise the public to ...

Once the most fun part of the school day, lunchtime in the era of COVID-19 also became the most dangerous. The combination of groups of students without masks speaking loudly in an enclosed public ...

The Washington state Department of Health put out recommendations about how to stay safe from wildfire smoke during the coronavirus pandemic. “Early evidence indicates wildfire smoke exposures can ...

When choosing a fabric to make a homemade face mask to protect against the novel coronavirus, silk is better than cotton, namely when used in conjunction with a respirator, according to a new study ...

It's intuitive and scientifically shown that wearing a face covering can help reduce the spread of the novel coronavirus that causes COVID-19. But not all masks are created equal, according to new ...