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 junk science and exaggerated health scares.
About ACSH | 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, 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 ...
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) nonprofit and if you want to make a tax-deductible donation you can do so here. Our Mission
What I'm Reading (Nov. 28) - American Council on Science and …
Nov 28, 2024 · For this Thanksgiving, let’s serve up some food for thought. This week, we’re tackling everything from the FDA’s head-scratching approach to regulating generative AI (hint: it’s a work in progress) to Fantasia’s cautionary tale about unintended consequences. Add a sprinkling of philosophical musings about order in chaos and a side of lab-grown foie gras because nothing says ...
Life Expectancy in Ten Americas: A Fragmented Melting Pot
Nov 22, 2024 · America isn't one unified whole but rather a mosaic of lived experiences. Researchers identify Ten Americas, each defined by a complex web of race, geography, and income, where life expectancy, a broad measure of health, is not a melting pot at all. The inequities that shape our health defy simple categorization.
Podcast: Have We Lost the Battle Against Cardiovascular Disease?
Nov 25, 2024 · Despite significant decreases in cholesterol numbers, cardiovascular disease rates in the U.S. have hit a standstill. Can we restart the decline, or have we reached the limits of our ability to combat this persistent condition? Few remember the ambitious goal of the American Heart Association: to ...
Global Warming: It’s Complicated - American Council on Science …
Oct 11, 2024 · Global warming, a topic that’s simultaneously about science and politics. The media loves to spin a nice, tidy solution: stop burning fossil fuels, cut CO2, and voilà — problem solved! Except, there’s a little more to it. From methane to black carbon, volcanic eruptions, and even the occasional El Niño throwing a tantrum, the planet’s warming is more like a …
Our Team - American Council on Science and Health
Thom Golab - President; Henry Miller, MD, MS - Glenn Swogger Distinguished Fellow; Josh Bloom, Ph.D. - Director of Chemical and Pharmaceutical Sciences; Cheryl E. Martin - Director of Operations; Cameron English - Director of Bio-Sciences; Chuck Dinerstein, M.D. - Director of Medicine; Erik Lief - Director of Communications; Julie Kasel - Research Associate; Contact Info
Podcast: Everything You Wanted to Know About NSAIDs
Dec 3, 2024 · Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) are widely used to control pain. They are typically quite effective and safe to use as directed. But many people can't rely on them owing to their sometimes serious side effects — including an increased risk of heart attack. In short, NSAIDs are essential drugs with real limitations. Let's take a look at the most popular of these medicines.
Getting the Lead Out: A Word from ACSH’s Chairman of the Board …
Mar 18, 2022 · I became most interested in the two reports on lead we ran in Dispatch last week. I had looked at this topic a few years ago, and at the time I was concerned that ACSH had on its website some older commentaries that seemed to downplay the danger of lower blood levels. Now, let me share some of my thoughts.