Diop face mask for beards and a beard face mask by Vdefence on Etsy. (Photo: Diop, Etsy)" data-caption="The Diop face mask for beards and a beard face mask by Vdefence on Etsy. (Photo: Diop, Etsy)" ...

Yeah, I’ll say it: I have a big head. And with face masks, that poses a slight dilemma — I need something that will cover more surface area than a typical cloth mask can. Some of my bearded friends ...

Experts are recommending upgrading to N95 or KN95 masks to protect against Omicron, but questions remain about alternatives such as double masking, and other obstacles such as cost and facial hair.

In light of the Omicron variant and at the urging of public-health experts, the CDC has updated its mask guidelines. The agency’s new standards stress that fabric masks are the least protective ...

Growing a beard may seem as harmless as committing to elastic waistbands, as far as pandemic trends go. But for some, choosing to forego shaving could impact one crucial method for ending the pandemic ...

Wearing a too-tight face mask over a beard can causes a dreaded “beard dent.” And while many folks in the bearded community opt for neck gaiters instead, they’re not the most effective face covering ...