Throw away disposable face masks after one use. If you absolutely have to reuse an old face mask, here's how to minimize the chances of infection.

Surgical masks can ward off COVID-19 just as well as N95s for healthcare workers exposed to patients infected with that virus, a study in the Annals of Internal Medicine suggests. To report that this ...

With air pollution levels rising after Diwali 2025, choosing the right mask is more important than ever. Here’s what ...

Lea esta historia en español. DENVER — If you’re looking to upgrade your mask game but can’t afford higher-quality masks, you may want to go to your local public library later this week to pick some ...

The FDA narrowed its umbrella emergency use authorization for disposable, single-use surgical masks used in healthcare on March 6 after more than two years of the EUA prompted by the COVID-19 pandemic ...

In a recent study published in BMJ, a team of Norwegian researchers conducted a pragmatic randomized trial to examine whether wearing surgical face masks while in public spaces resulted in a lower ...

In the Unger Report today, the hot new look for winter. Not shearling or cashmere or fur. No, the style statement this season is made from 100-percent manmade synthetic fiber. It's where fashion meets ...

SAN JOSE, Calif. (KGO) -- The case is growing stronger that Americans should wear face covers when they venture outdoors. On Thursday, Bay Area public health officials recommended the use of cloth ...