Inside the mask is a special sensor that detects certain chemicals, or metabolites, that come from your breath. These chemicals are linked to how well your kidneys are working. In early tests, this ...

Surgical face masks help prevent the spread of airborne pathogens and therefore were ubiquitous during the COVID-19 pandemic. Now, a modified mask could also protect a wearer by detecting health ...

Surgical face masks became a symbol of safety during the COVID-19 pandemic. They helped prevent the spread of viruses, especially through the air. Now, researchers at the University of Rome Tor ...