Imagine if the entire planet suddenly got sick. I can darn sure picture that.Now, let's give everyone a medical mask and make them wear it at all times. Would our planet get better? But seriously, in ...

Researchers at Caltech have developed a "smart mask" to screen for conditions like respiratory infections, COPD, asthma and post-COVID infections. Doctors share their opinions.

Officials from Alice Hyde Medical Center and Champlain Valley Physicians Hospital announced Tuesday that all employees will ...

Researchers have developed a prototype for a smart mask that can be used to monitor a range of medical conditions, including respiratory ailments, such as asthma, COPD (chronic obstructive ...

Your breath could hold clues to your health, researchers say — and they have developed a "smart mask" to tap into them. Wei Gao, professor of medical engineering at the California Institute of ...

Nassau County, on Long Island, passed a law this month that bans people from wearing face masks in public, with exceptions for medical and religious needs. Local police are tasked with enforcing ...

Created by Prof. Wei Gao and colleagues at the California Institute of Technology, the EBCare (Exhaled Breath Condensate) mask is designed to monitor respiratory ailments including COPD (chronic ...

Despite the association between mask mandates/mask wearing and reduced death rates during the pandemic, masking remains controversial and highly politicized, with many people still asking ...

While acne-fighting face masks are usually reserved as a weekly skincare treat, board-certified dermatologist Suchismita (Tia) Paul says more frequent use can be beneficial for acne-prone skin.

But another is that the pandemic is not over, and wearing medical masks while grocery shopping or even at a protest is meant to limit exposure to the disease—and some residents expect a ban to ...

Breakouts are among the most common skincare concerns, which is why the best face masks for acne are formulated to quickly soak up excess oil, minimize dark spots, and prevent new zits from ...