P95 and N95 are rating classifiers for masks manufactured to keep people from inhaling dust and other small particles in unsafe environments.

Catherine Clase is a member of the Cloth Mask Knowledge Exchange, a research and knowledge translation group that includes industry stakeholders. Industry stakeholders contribute to the Cloth Mask ...

New research shows that while many cloth and medical masks fall short against tiny airborne particles, simple hacks like overmasking or using braces can dramatically improve your protection, yet only ...

Forget Gua Sha face stones, ice rollers and lip fillers, you probably already have the simplest and most effective tool to make your face more attractive: a blue medical mask. As the world grapples ...

This article was written for our sponsor, Easy Masks. A year ago face masks were typically donned in operating rooms and on Halloween only. Today, almost everyone is wearing one daily. Other WRAL Top ...

Editor's note: Find the latest COVID-19 news and guidance in Medscape's Coronavirus Resource Center. Regular medical masks might provide protection similar to that of N95 respirators in preventing ...

With surging pollution, masks provide a protective layer against the harms. While N95 masks are the gold standard for protection, they are not necessarily comfortable for everyone. Many choose ...