When it comes to science, most laypeople prefer to deal in absolutes. The Earth revolves around the sun. Gravity keeps us rooted to the ground. Every action has an equal and opposite reaction. But if ...

The guidelines around COVID-19 are constantly evolving as experts learn more about the novel coronavirus, but one recommendation from doctors and the CDC has remained intact: wearing a face mask can ...

In the world of face masks to prevent the spread of COVID-19, neck gaiters have gotten a bad rap. In fact, they’re not considered acceptable face coverings at Disney World as well as many other places ...

After a study questioned whether neck gaiters reduce the spread of respiratory droplets, researchers found that double-layer gaiters worked as well as cotton masks Face masks are “the most powerful ...

If you're looking for a neck gaiter that can double as a face mask to protect against COVID-19, the CDC recommends wearing a double-layered design, or one that can be folded to create two layers, for ...

Amid a slow vaccine rollout and expanding reports of a highly contagious new variant of the COVID-19 virus, masks are increasingly recognized as a critical tool in slowing the pandemic. But how do you ...

Using thin, stretchy neck gaiters as a face covering might be ineffective at stopping the spread of the coronavirus, and could even spread the virus further than not wearing a covering at all, ...

A small study prompted fears that neck gaiters could spread more virus droplets than they stop. But new research shows that those face coverings can protect just as well as other cloth masks. By Tara ...

Health experts are leaning toward the notion that neck gaiters are likely less effective in reducing the spread of respiratory droplets amid the COVID-19 crisis, though some say more research is ...

The U.S. hit another grim milestone on Monday with more than 5 million Americans now infected with the coronavirus. Although there is a push to increase testing and develop a vaccine, experts continue ...

Don’t throw out your neck gaiters just yet. A new study has spurred numerous headlines declaring that neck gaiters may be worse than wearing no mask at all for controlling the spread of COVID-19. But ...

A new study warns that neck gaiters do not protect well against COVID-19. (Gina Ferazzi / Los ... More Angeles Times via Getty Images) Packing a face covering for an upcoming trip? Choose smartly. A ...