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 …
Every Picture Tells A Story - Bridging the Gap: How Suicide Barriers ...
Mar 18, 2025 · Suicide often happens in moments of impulse, when opportunity meets desperation. For decades, the Golden Gate Bridge has been an unfortunate site of these …
ACSH Explains: Informed Consent
Mar 13, 2025 · Warning! Sweeping changes in public health are on the rise. The latest word, according to Stat, is that the Department of Health and Human Services directed the CDC to …
About American Council on Science and Health
About 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) …
How Many Fewer Fentanyl-Related OD Deaths Are Due to a …
Mar 4, 2025 · A February 25 press release from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported on provisional data showing that drug overdoses in the US dropped to 87,000 from …
Previously Undiscovered Cases of Avian Flu in Veterinarians Are ...
Mar 11, 2025 · 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 …
Beyond Case Reports: The Data-Driven Truth About Gender …
Oct 22, 2024 · When it comes to gender-affirming care for transgender youth, the conversation is often dominated by emotional stories and anecdotal evidence, leaving little room for objective …
Microbiome Science: What We Know vs. What We Assume
Feb 24, 2025 · The microbiome is a gut-wrenching mystery. One day, it’s the key to immortality; the next, it’s just along for the ride. If you’ve ever been told to fear sweeteners, shun sugar, …
Don’t Throw Out Your Black Plastic Spatulas
Dec 23, 2024 · Could your trusty black spatula be trying to poison you, as some alarmist headlines fueled by a lawsuit and some dodgy science claim? Before you go Marie Kondo-ing …
USDA's Dereliction in Containing Bird Flu Could Cause Calamitous ...
Nov 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 …
The FDA Finally Removes a Huge Barrier to an Effective …
Mar 10, 2025 · As Josh Bloom and I wrote last November, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) imposed onerous requirements on health care providers prescribing the effective drug …
“Rare” but Not Uncommon: The Hidden Crisis of Rare Diseases
Mar 14, 2025 · Rare diseases - a medical condition so obscure that even your doctor has to Google. Despite their name, these diseases collectively impact millions of Americans, creating …
Xylitol Probably Won't Cause Heart-Related Death
Jun 17, 2024 · Xylitol, a popular sugar substitute, has recently come under scrutiny following a new study linking it to potential cardiovascular complications and increased blood clot …
A New Drug Offers Hope For A Common, Life-Threatening Liver …
Mar 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 …
Arsenic is Everywhere! - American Council on Science and Health
Feb 27, 2024 · Arsenic has a well-deserved reputation as a poison; in ancient times it was known as the “Poison of Kings and the King of Poisons.” But arsenic, an element found naturally in …
Starving Cancer by Cutting Off Its Favorite Foods, Glucose and ...
Oct 2, 2019 · 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 the Erythritol Study - American Council on Science and …
Mar 7, 2023 · “Artificial sweeteners have been widely introduced into the food chain … ” While perhaps helpful in reducing weight, could they unintentionally promote poorer cardiovascular …
When Aspirin Goes Bad Is It Bad? - American Council on Science …
Sep 30, 2018 · The expiration dates on drugs can be arbitrary and tell us little about whether the drug in the bottle is still OK to use. Most drugs remain just as potent for years, or even …
Infographic: The Best and Worst Science News Sites
Mar 5, 2017 · 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 …
Which Drugs Really Help with Motion Sickness?
Feb 13, 2023 · If you're susceptible to motion sickness, traveling can be a nightmare. Fortunately, there are drugs that can help, maybe a lot. And there are also drugs that people take that do …