by Elizabeth S. Fletcher | Oct 14, 2020 | Health News
Share on PinterestWearing a mask is the safest option during the COVID-19 pandemic. Noam Galai / Getty Images A study found that even people with severe COPD can safely wear masks. Experts emphasize that discomfort from masks shouldn’t turn into unfounded health worries. The discomfort some people feel using a surgical mask can be due […]
by Elizabeth S. Fletcher | Sep 19, 2020 | Health News
Share on PinterestWildfire smoke above San Francisco created an eerie orange sky earlier this month. Getty Images People in the West now have to protect themselves not only from the novel coronavirus, but from wildfire smoke as well. Health experts say an N95 mask is...
by Elizabeth S. Fletcher | Sep 19, 2020 | Health News
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...
by Elizabeth S. Fletcher | Sep 11, 2020 | Health News
Share on PinterestNew research suggests that wearing masks not only protects others from the spread of COVID-19, but may reduce the amount of virus that gets through to the wearer as well, resulting in less severe illness if they do become sick. Getty Images It has...
by Elizabeth S. Fletcher | Aug 25, 2020 | Health News
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...