American Council on Science and Health
WEBThe American Council on Science and Health is a pro-science, research and education organization operating under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. The Council was founded in 1978 by a group of scientists with a singular focus: to publicly support and utilize evidence-based science and medicine and to educate the public by debunking junk science and exaggerated health scares.
An Encouraging Report on Overdose Deaths
WEB18 hours ago · Brian Mann of NPR News reports today on encouraging new data released by the National Center for Health Statistics showing that overdose deaths from all drugs have dropped from a high of nearly 112,000 just over a year ago to 97,309 by April 2024, a drop of more than 10 percent. Overdose deaths from all classes of drugs dropped during that period. Fentanyl-related overdose deaths dropped from ...
Top 10 Junk Science and Bogus Health Claims ACSH Debunked in …
WEBDec 30, 2020 · Alex Berezow, PhD. Former Vice President of Scientific Communications. Dr. Alex Berezow is a PhD microbiologist, science writer, and public speaker who specializes in the debunking of junk science for the American Council on Science and Health. He is also a member of the USA Today Board of Contributors and a featured speaker for The Insight Bureau. ...
Aging Is Not as Simple as Ticking Clocks and Wrinkling Skin
WEBAug 19, 2024 · Aging is far more complex than just an advancing clock. It's a tangled web of molecular changes that don’t play by linear rules. Recent studies reveal that the risk of diseases – like cardiovascular issues, diabetes, and cognitive decline – don’t just creep up steadily with age but instead can spike after certain chronologic milestones (e.g. …
A New Drug Offers Hope For A Common, Life-Threatening Liver …
WEBMar 12, 2024 · Henry I. Miller, MS, MD. Henry I. Miller, MS, MD, is the Glenn Swogger Distinguished Fellow at the American Council on Science and Health. His research focuses on public policy toward science, technology, and medicine, encompassing a number of areas, including pharmaceutical development, genetic engineering, models for regulatory reform, precision medicine, and the emergence of new viral diseases.
About American Council on Science and Health
WEBAbout the American Council on Science and Health The American Council on Science and Health is a pro-science consumer advocacy organization based in New York City. We are a 501(c)(3) nonprofit and if you want to make a tax-deductible donation you can do so …
Should My Friend Choose Anti-Estrogen Therapy to Prevent …
WEB1 hour ago · A long-time family friend had to decide whether to undergo five years of antiestrogen therapy following surgery and radiation for her breast cancer. The odds were high that she would be OK without the treatment and only slightly higher with it. Seven years ago, Elle Macpherson had to make the same decision. The right answer? There really isn't one.
About ACSH | American Council on Science and Health
WEBAbout the American Council on Science and Health The American Council on Science and Health is a pro-science, research and education organization operating under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. The Council was founded in 1978 by a group of scientists with a singular focus: to publicly support and utilize evidence-based science and medicine and to educate the public by debunking ...
Airborne Transmission of COVID-19 - American Council on …
WEBAug 26, 2021 · Airborne Transmission of COVID-19. By Chuck Dinerstein, MD, MBA — Aug 26, 2021. COVID-19 has brought into sharp relief how little we know about the transmission of respiratory viruses. The pandemic has afforded a great opportunity to improved our knowledge and understanding. A new review summarizes the …
ACSH Explains: Public Health Emergencies
WEBAug 15, 2022 · A PHE is a separate legal declaration that may or may not be necessary. A public health emergency indicates that a threat exists; it cannot be based on the possibility of a threat. But it doesn’t mean flashing lights, sirens, or a healthcare system crumbling under the weight of unanticipated demand. It is a legal means to open the financial ...