Masking” is part of life, especially for those with autism or A.D.H.D. But hiding your true self comes with a cost.

Are you “masking” when you’re at a bar with your coworkers? Or how about at a family reunion with your distant relatives? Masking refers to hiding or suppressing certain thoughts, feelings or ...

The practice of someone being undiagnosed on the autism spectrum and masking their autism is not as uncommon as you might think. Masking can be a way of "camouflaging" your autism People with autism ...

A trend is going viral on TikTok and it is called menstrual masking. As part of this trend, people are applying period blood ...

Gen Z workers are using the increased focus on in-office presence to “task mask” and look busier than they are—but experts warn it could lead to further stress and burnout. Bosses want workers in the ...

Menstrual masking, applying period blood to the face, is trending online, but scientists warn it may do more harm than good. Experts explain the real risks, infection concerns, and why menstrual blood ...

Remember that time Kim Kardashian shared with the world that part of her beauty regimen included “vampire facials”? This is ...

Given these potential risks and the lack of adequate scientific research, experts recommend exercising caution before adopting this trend.

Experts emphasize the importance of routine masking and protective measures to combat the health impacts of air pollution.