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

Medicine & Technology Apr 22, 2023

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

Apr 15, 2022

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

Dec 23, 2021

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

Particulate Respirator Type N95 Masks Protect Beyond COVID-19 Infection; They Can Shield Against Wildfire Smoke, Too!

Nov 10, 2021

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?

Sep 09, 2021

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

Aug 11, 2021

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 So, For Protection Against Delta Variant

Jul 07, 2021

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

Jun 10, 2021

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

Apr 06, 2021

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

Less Annoying Face Mask Design Competition: Up to $500,000 Top Prize

Apr 06, 2021

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.

Temperature Checks and Other Outdated Social Distancing Measures, Can they Really Protect You?

Apr 03, 2021

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.

Chemical Cocktail Present on Face Masks Threatens Health and Environment

Apr 01, 2021

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

Mar 31, 2021

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.

Researchers Explore Copper Foam As Filter Material for Masks and Air Cleaners

Mar 25, 2021

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.

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

Mar 11, 2021

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.