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 ...

Bag mask ventilation (BMV) is a method for providing a person with immediate ventilation in an emergency. BMV involves a medical professional manually pumping oxygen into a person’s lungs using a self ...

Learn how to make a sleep mask with a free sewing pattern. This beginner sewing project helps with sleep and makes a great handmade gift. Do you need a small sewing project that’s quick to make, only ...

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 ...

As mandates peel off on planes, trains and buses, here's what to know about how much protection you get if you're the only one wearing a mask. Jessica was a writer on the Wellness team, with a focus ...

The pandemic has upended a lot of aspects in our lives, but it may have also changed what we find attractive in others. Medical masks, originally a social taboo associated with sickness and disease, ...