The study tested masks as a way to control the spread of the virus from the source, i.e. the infected person, and did not test masks as protection from COVID-19 in the surrounding air. "Because ...

While face masks are an effective way of preventing the spread of infectious illnesses, a new study reveals the impact they have on people's mood and cognition. The research is published in the ...

Moreover, a comprehensive study released in May suggests that if properly and consistently worn masks are effective at reducing community transmission of respiratory pathogens. With Covid-19 ...

A Duke study showed that less than 0.1% of droplets were transmitted through an N95 mask while the wearer was speaking. That's why they're generally reserved for healthcare workers. But the Food ...

As expected, removing the mask mandate leads to increased virus transmission, resulting in more hospitalizations and deaths. A 2024 study estimated that in Japan, where cultural factors lead to ...

A latest study published in Engineering has brought exciting news! Scientists have developed an innovative approach to transform discarded face masks, which have become a significant waste issue ...

a study shows. Kazunari Onishi, an associate professor at St. Luke’s International University in Tokyo, found that cloth masks had a 100-percent leakage rate in terms of airborne particles ...

These light-emitting devices are all over the internet. We asked experts if they can reduce wrinkles, clear acne and more.

The coronavirus outbreak around the globe has led to a shortage of protective face masks. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says healthcare workers should use homemade masks as a last ...

Used - and abused: Discarded disposable face masks could be leaching heavy metals and nano-plastics into our environment Disposable face masks could be releasing chemical pollutants and nano ...

Even before the COVID-19 pandemic, most Japanese had little problem with wearing a mask unlike the stubborn resistance found in many parts of Europe and the United States. Now, Japanese ...

An American company suing Manitoba for refusing to pay in full for millions of N95 masks the province claims were not fit for ...