Wearing Face Masks Could Make It More Challenging for You to Identify People; What's The Catch?

MEDICINE & HEALTH 02.11.2021 22:31 PM

Masks mess with our brain's capacity to recognize names, but evidence shows that a silver lining remains.

Mask Said To Deactivate Different Coronavirus Types in 2 Hours

01.21.2021 21:43 PM

Spanish firm Bioinicia recently announced it developed a special mask with a filtration efficacy that can deactivate various coronavirus types in two hours.

Is Wearing More Than One Mask Better in Preventing COVID-19?

01.13.2021 00:01 AM

Experts say two face masks may be better than one if you're doubling up on single-layer cloth masks.

Do's and Don'ts After Receiving COVID-19 Vaccine

12.11.2020 06:00 AM

So you have received the vaccine, do you know what to do next? Or perhaps what not to do to help curb the number of infections?

‘Maskne’: How it Occurs and What to Do to Prevent It

12.08.2020 05:00 AM

Maskne is a "dermatological condition - a portmanteau of 'mask' and 'acne,'" affecting people regardless of age and skin type.

FDA OKs 1st Fully Transparent Surgical Mask; Here's How ClearMask Can Help Deaf People

11.22.2020 11:00 AM

A company claims that its face mask is the first transparent one that received FDA-approval. If this is true, it can help deaf and other people with disabilities.

Robot Employed At a Japanese Shop To Tell Customers to Wear Face Masks

11.19.2020 22:00 PM

A Japanese shop has deployed Robovie the robot that politely asks the customers to wear face masks inside the shop and practice social distancing.

It May Feel Uncomfortable, But Wearing Mask During Exercise Should Not Damage Oxygen Intake

11.18.2020 05:30 AM

The impacts of wearing a mask on breathing are frequently too small to be identified. In places around the globe, people are being encouraged to wear masks every time they go out.

Commercial Face Masks May Be Triggering Your Skin Allergies

11.15.2020 21:00 PM

Medical challenge doctors are faced with is how to protect people who are allergic to face masks. The use of masks made of cotton or other natural fibers could help prevent the breakout of rashes or other allergic reactions, experts say.

Wearing Face Mask Protects Yourself From COVID-19 and Not Only Others

11.12.2020 06:30 AM

In an updated scientific brief issued early this week, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention emphasized, wearing a mask protects the one wearing it, and not just other people, from COVID-19.

UVMask Successfully Inactivates 96% of H1N1 Particles In Just 0.08 Seconds!

11.10.2020 12:00 PM

UM Systems unveils a groundbreaking discovery for its UVMask. (Photo : UM Systems)Woman wearing UVMask by UM Systems A few months ago, Science Times reported the possibility of using ultraviolet light technology in eliminating bacteria and viruses.

Researchers Fabricate A Mask That "Deactivates" Pathogens

11.01.2020 21:36 PM

With the practice of wearing masks and regular disinfection becoming the norm in the middle of the global coronavirus pandemic, developing and improving masks have become a point of interest in the scientific community. Now, researchers have fabricated a chemically-altered facemask that can "deactivate" pathogens such as the novel coronavirus.

Here's What You Need to Know About Apple's Face Mask

09.24.2020 22:38 PM

Although Apple is known for its computers and phones, they too like other tech companies have ventured into making their own face mask for their employees.

COVID-19 Etiquette: How to Deal With People Who Refuse to Wear Face Mask

09.11.2020 07:40 AM

Experts share their advice on dealing with people who refuse to follow health protocols during this COVID-19 pandemic.

Can an Electric Cooker Decontaminate N95 Masks?

08.07.2020 08:30 AM

Researchers discovered that the best way to decontaminate N95 masks is by using an electric cooker like an Instant pot or rice cooker. Dry heat effectively kills bacteria without damaging any part of the mask.

COVID-19 and Summer: Tips to Have Fun Under the Sun While Staying Safe Amid the Pandemic

07.22.2020 08:33 AM

Do you have plans for this summer? Make sure they are in line with the precautionary measures for COVID-19. Check out these tips to ensure your safety this summer amid the coronavirus pandemic.

Stop the Fog: 3 Tips on How to Wear Face Masks with Glasses

07.21.2020 04:40 AM

Do wearing a face masks give you a hard time because of your glasses? Check out these tips to prevent your glasses from fogging up when wearing masks.

Pandemic Personality Test – Are You a Rule-Breaker or Follower?

07.17.2020 07:17 AM

People's personality traits influence their behavior during the pandemic - whether they would follow guidelines or not. These personalities evolve and change over time - even rule breakers can learn to follow guidelines.

Face Masks Required in England Shops Starting July 24 or Pay $125 if Caught Without Them

07.14.2020 01:13 AM

The use of face masks will now be compulsory in shops across England starting Friday, July 24. Citizens will be fined approximately $125 for non-compliance.

Man Dies From Coronavirus After Claiming It Was Just 'Hype' and Refusing to Wear Face Masks

07.13.2020 00:04 AM

Richard Rose, 37, claimed on his Facebook post that he was not buying into the hype of coronavirus. But ironically, he died four days after testing positive for COVID-19.

Are N-95 Masks Potentially Harmful? Viral Post Rattles People Adding Confusion on Protective Gear Against COVID-19

07.02.2020 22:56 PM

A Facebook post went viral after it claimed that N-95, surgical, and cloth masks were ineffective and potentially harmful against coronavirus. Experts explain the truth behind these masks and how they protect or fail to protect the wearer from COVID-19.