The ordinance requires all North Carolinians to wear masks, inside or outside, in any circumstance where social distancing isn't possible. Yes, there are certain factors that exempt people with valid ...

SPOKANE, Wash. — Several social media claims are going viral, claiming that face masks can trap carbon dioxide and prevent oxygen from entering a person's lungs. According to Spokane County Health ...

Wearing a mask, while necessary and required at the University of Kentucky, can cause some people to feel anxious and panic. It's all a part of "anxiety sensitivity," a psychological trait that causes ...

LITTLE ROCK (KATV) — Pushback continues in Arkansas under Governor Asa Hutchinson's state-wide mask mandate. One common concern among those against face-coverings is their ability to breathe or that ...

INDIANAPOLIS — Opponents of face masks have a long list of reasons for refusing to wear them. Some claim the masks are endangering their health. Keelin James said she’s required to wear a mask at work ...

DUBLIN, Ireland -- A doctor based in Dublin, Ireland, has debunked the idea that a face mask lowers oxygen levels. In fact, he's shown that even wearing several has no effect. This video shows Maitiu ...

CLEVELAND — A new study out of University Hospitals Rainbow Babies & Children's Hospital (UH Rainbow) shows that masks do not stop the body from getting the oxygen required to function. According to a ...

Wearing a mask is not dangerous, and it won’t affect your breathing. A doctor put this to the test, recording himself and monitoring his blood oxygen level — as he layered on six masks. As ...

Yes, we know that flying is typically considered the safest way to travel. This doesn't change the fact that we're hurtling along tens of thousands of feet in the air, in a vehicle that still seems ...

As states are reopening, health guidelines recommend that people maintain social distancing, practice hand-washing and wear face masks. The use of face masks is encouraged by the Centers for Disease ...