Controversy and misinformation aside, it is clear at this point that face masks are a vital step toward reducing the community spread of COVID-19, the respiratory disease caused by the novel ...

Silk beats both cotton and synthetic materials like polyester when it comes to homemade and reusable face masks, according to a new study from the University of Cincinnati. The material offers a ...

Health workers in some hospital departments aren't required to wear masks, and with an ever-tightening supply, some nurses and aides can't wear them even if they wanted. With anxiety over COVID-19 ...