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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 ...

French Army forces take part in a mock terrorist attack drill at a "fan zone" inside the National Police school in Nimes, France, March 17, 2016. Reuters The Army’s traditional gas masks could be ...

N95 masks require shaving beards to ensure a good fit. Masks are at the forefront of people’s minds as health care workers continue to face shortages during the coronavirus pandemic. Together with ...

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 ...