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 ...

The body of evidence continues to grow: masks protect the person wearing them from COVID-19, in addition to those around them. But with so many choices, what's your best option? Regardless of ...

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 ...

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 ...

CLEVELAND, Ohio -- You can buy all sorts of masks, but which ones are best to stop droplets containing coronavirus from getting through? Scientific studies show multiple fabric layers and nose wires ...

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 ...

Think of masks as the newest trendy accessory that can save your life -- and the lives of those you love. But instead of what pattern, logo or slogan you display, choose your mask based on its ...