Share on PinterestExperts say aspirin has acidic qualities and can burn the skin if applied incorrectly on a person’s face. Getty Images A TikTok video is showing teens how to apply a face mask made of aspirin as a treatment for acne. Experts say aspirin has acidic qualities and can […]
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How to Safely Sanitize Every Type of Face Mask
Share on PinterestMedical experts recommend that cloth face masks be washed after each use. Getty Images Experts say face masks help prevent the spread of COVID-19 by providing a barrier to catch virus-containing respiratory droplets. However, a contaminated mask might also potentially spread the disease. It’s recommended that masks be […]
Why Plastic Face Shields Aren’t a Safe Alternative to Cloth Masks
Share on PinterestPlastic face shields can provide additional protection from COVID-19, but experts say they should only be used as a supplement to cloth face coverings, not in lieu of them. Getty Images Face masks remain at the core of the CDC’s recommendations for protecting yourself and others against COVID-19. […]
Americans Caring for Their Grandchildren Face Risks During Pandemic
Share on PinterestAdults caring for grandchildren can face difficult choices amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Getty Images Older adults caring for grandchildren may face high risks during the COVID-19 pandemic. More than 2.7 million grandparents in the United States are raising their grandchildren. These families may face difficult choices about whether […]
How to Make Safer Homemade Face Masks
Share on PinterestExperts are learning the best way to make a homemade facial covering. Getty Images Masks can prevent the spread of COVID-19, says the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). According to a new observational study, face masks with up to three layers of material are much more […]
More Evidence That Black Americans Face High Risks from COVID-19
Share on PinterestBlack Americans appear to be more at risk for severe COVID-19 cases. Getty Images Non-Hispanic Black Americans are about 4.7 times as likely as non-Hispanic white Americans to be hospitalized with COVID-19. Black Americans are also more likely to die from the disease. The reasons for this increased […]
Some Doctors Face COVID-19 a Second Time
Share on PinterestThe second peak of COVID-19 in the United States is affecting states in the South and West. Getty Images During the first COVID-19 peak in April, many healthcare providers traveled to New York City to help. Now some of these providers are seeing a second COVID-19 peak back […]
Black Children Face Higher Risks Than White Children During Surgery
Share on PinterestWhile risks to children are low, Black children face higher risks than white children when undergoing surgery. Getty Images A new study published this week in the journal Pediatrics examined the records of more than 170,000 relatively healthy children. Researchers found that Black children had 3.43 times the […]
Feds Warn That Face Mask ‘Exemption’ Cards Are Fake
Share on PinterestReports of people presenting cards that claim they are exempt from wearing face masks in public has prompted the DOJ to issue a statement that the cards are fraudulent. Getty Images Some people have reportedly been presenting fake cards in places of business during the COVID-19 pandemic. The […]
New Study Details the Best Materials for COVID-19 Face Masks
Share on PinterestExperts say surgical masks are an effective option to help spread the transmission of COVID-19. Getty Images New research shows that the most effective homemade face masks are those made with tightly woven fabric and providing a good seal along the edges. Bandanas were not found to be […]