If it’s true that necessity is the mother of invention, then Dr. Bruce Spiess must be its father. Spiess is a professor of anesthesiology at the University of Florida College of Medicine. He’s not an ...

A growing body of evidence supports the idea that wearing face masks in public, even when you feel well, can help curb the spread of the coronavirus — since people can spread the virus even without ...

For months, scientists have been saying masks reduce transmission of COVID-19. They now think masks can also make the illness less severe. The reason is the barrier created by a mask likely limits the ...

Not using the proper material can put you (and others) at risk. As we continue to wear masks while leaving home, which is quickly becoming a worldwide standard, people are looking for ways to not only ...

Video above: Doctor calls for greater access to high-quality face masksThink of masks as the newest trendy accessory that can save your life — and the lives of those you love.But instead of what ...

While there is scientific consensus that wearing masks helps limit the spread of COVID-19, there are unanswered questions about which masks are most effective. Now, a group of scientists released a ...

New research found that while many types of masks are effective in reducing coronavirus transmission, bandanas do little and fleece masks may backfire. The research follows World Health Organization ...