Mandatory Face Masks Are Back in Bay Area Hospital Due to COVID-19 Outbreak

MEDICINE & HEALTH 04.22.2023 22:40 PM

With rising COVID-19 cases, a hospital in Bay Area has reimplemented mandatory face masks. Read to learn more.

3 Tips to Prevent Eyeglasses From Fogging Up With a Face Mask

04.15.2022 03:36 AM

Face masks cause the glasses to fog up when worn. Here are some tips to prevent fogging, choose the right masks, and scientific reasons for such an occurrence.

Christmas Celebration Amid Spike of Omicron Variant: 7 Ways to Prevent the Spread of COVID-19 During Holidays

12.23.2021 20:52 PM

This Christmas holiday season, protect yourself and others from COVID-19 infection by practicing these seven things.

Particulate Respirator Type N95 Mask Protects Beyond COVID-19 Infection, Can Shield Against Wildfire Smoke Too!

11.10.2021 20:31 PM

While particulate respirator type N95 masks are tried, tested, and proven effective in terms of protection against COVID-19, they are a potential shield against other factors too, that may be harmful to human health like wildfire smoke.

Face Masks Guaranteed Shield Against COVID-19; But Which Is More Effective Between Surgical and Cloth Covering?

09.09.2021 07:04 AM

New research has just proven the efficacy of face masks as a protection against COVID-19. However, according to the researchers, the surgical mask is guaranteed effective while the cloth-made falls short.

New Copper-Infused Face Mask Developed to Improve Protection for Tourism Frontliners, Entire Hospitality Industry

08.11.2021 02:02 AM

A new face mask with copper properties was developed specifically to hospitality and tourism industry by the experts from West Virginia University.

Mask-Wearing Again? Dr. Fauci Advises Fully Vaccinated People to Do Use Extra Protection Against Delta Variant

07.07.2021 04:20 AM

Dr. Anthony Fauci is reportedly not sold on the implementation of new mask policies just yet, especially that the United States has done well with vaccinations.

Face Masks Proven Effective: Reduce Flow of Particles When Breathing, Talking, Coughing Even With Side Gaps

06.10.2021 03:41 AM

A study confirms that face masks can prevent expired particles produced when breathing, talking, coughing, and sneezing from spreading despite small gaps on the side.

Underwater Cannibalism: Baby Sea Stars Eat Each Other When Hungry

04.06.2021 04:50 AM

A new study found that underwater cannibalism occurring specifically involving baby sea stars that eat each other when hungry.

$500,000 Prize to Anyone Who Could Design a Less Annoying Face Mask

04.06.2021 01:16 AM

The US government recently announced a 'DIY less annoying face mask' competition with a potential total grand prize amounting to $500,000 awaiting the lucky winners.

Outdated Social Distancing Measures Aren't as Effective as We Think

04.03.2021 22:23 PM

Experts suggest that social distancing measures such as one-meter apart rule and temperature checks aren't effective means of preventing COVID-19 transmission, with some providing a false sense of security for the public.

Face Masks Laced with Chemical Cocktail Threatens Health and Environment

04.01.2021 22:14 PM

Researchers found that some face masks used by the general public are laced with hazardous chemicals like formaldehyde and fluorocarbons, known to have adverse health risks after prolonged exposure.

COVID-19 PPE Waste Harming Animals Everywhere, Plastic Waste to Increase By 2030

03.31.2021 00:13 AM

The increasing amount of COVID-19 PPE waste is harming the environment and the wildlife. The new review talks about reports of animals entangled and trapped in discarded PPEs.

Copper Foam As Filter Material for Masks and Air Cleaners Possible?

03.25.2021 07:47 AM

At the height of the global coronavirus pandemic, face masks have become a part of daily life. Researchers are now looking into a new material - from copper foams - that is durable and can potentially filter out microbes.

Dr. Wu Lien-Teh: The Man Behind Today’s Most Essential COVID-19 Protective Tool, Surgical Face Mask

03.11.2021 02:22 AM

Chinese-Malaysian epidemiologist, Dr. Wu Lien-teh is the man behind the surgical face mask, the most essential tool today. The N95 is considered a descendant of his design.

‘Fungal Ghosts’: New Synthetic Melanin Can Shield from Radiation, Toxins

03.07.2021 07:26 AM

A new study from Northwestern University in Illinois has synthesized a new form of melanin that could help shield the human skin and fabrics from toxins and radiation.

Runners Should Wear Face Masks While Jogging in Busy Public Places, Experts Says

03.02.2021 23:31 PM

A leading expert from the University of Oxford said that runners should wear face masks when jogging in busy public places as they could transmit coronavirus to other people.

Does "Double Masking" Give You Extra Protection Against COVID-19? Experts Say It's a Bright Idea

01.26.2021 23:44 PM

Leading health experts agree that double masking increases protection against the COVID-29 virus. Leading health experts argue that using two masks on top of each other could further help stop the spread of the dreaded COVID-19.

Need to Wear a Mask Even After Vaccination? Here are 5 Reasons Why

01.18.2021 01:17 AM

Experts say there are 5 reasons why you need to keep wearing a mask even after you get vaccinated. Experts say people should still wear face masks and strictly observe physical distancing despite getting vaccinated.

Wrong Mask Can Be Worse Than No Mask, New Airflow Study Says

12.16.2020 04:00 AM

Every mask matters. Here's how masks affect airflow and protection effectiveness. As the number of novel cases of coronavirus continues to escalate nationally, numerous public health professionals and physicians have kept the repeated message simple: Wearing face masks helps people.

Even With Vaccines People Still Need to Wear Face Masks

12.09.2020 08:00 AM

Vaccines may protect people from getting the virus, but experts claim that people should continue wearing face masks.