Mask dissenters claim they are unhealthy for you, and a few have mentioned that they cause something called mask mouth. I had never heard of it, even though I am a dentist, so I did some digging. I will cover my observations and the science in this post to cover this new phenomenon.
Read MoreWhen tested, masks actually look very effective. The website called Smartairfilters.com is a treasure trove of information about air filtration systems and masks. They clearly show the effectiveness of masks, even the cloth home-made ones. Some of the better masks filter out 99.7 percent of all particles. With such convincing results, why do masks seem to be failing us? The paper entitled Masks Don't Work: A Review of Science Relevant to COVID-19 Social Policy may have the answer. They list numerous studies that all conclude that masks don't protect against contracting a whole host of illnesses. We will find out why in this post.
Read MoreI want to unpack two recent studies associated with Covid-19. One is a study of new United States Marine recruits who underwent severe quarantine. The results may surprise you. The other is a public mask-wearing study from Denmark. They both refute the common advice to lockdown and wear masks. In this post, I will sift through the fine points and provide tangible takeaways.
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