Whereas medical masks are typically tied loosely around the face (hence air can bypass the filter), respirators fit snugly ...

Face masks can help to reduce transmission of respiratory viruses such as influenza, according to experts and medical ...

A University of Edinburgh study released in 2020 showed how face masks could reduce the distance breath travels by more than ...

NHS leaders are encouraging people with flu symptoms to mask up in public. Does the science support this advice?

This week marks five years since March 13, 2020, the day President Donald Trump declared a national state of emergency over the novel coronavirus outbreak. The White House issued the President's ...

Straight up: Do masks work? They do. But masks don't eliminate Covid-19. Variations in type of mask and how well and often people wear them make a big difference. For the same reasons, the ...

In relation to the research reported here, there was no direct funding. Trish Greenhalgh has received funding for related work from Wellcome Trust and National Institute for Health and Care Research.

At-home use of red light therapy masks requires a purposeful, consistent approach. These are the steps for the best results.

Masks were a common sight during the Covid pandemic, and they’re making a comeback (Archive picture: Getty) People on public transport are wearing face coverings again, while hospitals are asking ...