Wearing a face mask when you’re in a public setting is one of the best ways to avoid getting and spreading illnesses like Covid-19, the flu, RSV and the common cold, says Dr. Carl Fichtenbaum, a ...

Fewer people wear face masks than during the Covid-19 pandemic, but they’re still great personal protective equipment to keep at home. They can help prevent illness and protect the people ...

Researchers around the world are trying to develop reusable face masks and virus filters to meet soaring demand for protective gear amid the coronavirus pandemic. In February, a company in China ...

A production method for a novel fabric that integrates with existing mass production methods, promises an economical way to make reusable medical masks and other protective gear that can be ...

Promising a post-facial glow in just '15 minutes,' the Instant Magic Mask is sure to become a new self-care must-have ...

There are many reasons why we should stick to single-use disposable masks over reusable ones, especially as the type of mask you use can make a massive difference to infection rates during ...

How often should you wash a reusable face mask? And what’s the best way to store face coverings? We asked a laundry expert to explain how to keep our masks safe and ready for use. On top of the ...

The government has been urged to do more to get people to switch from disposable masks to reusable coverings. The Liberal Democrats said single-use surgical masks caused "enormous" plastic waste ...

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