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.
Hypertension, Biomechanics, and Your Lungs: The Silent Changes ...
15 hours ago · While medical headlines often focus on the biochemical underpinnings of disease, our body's biomechanics are equally crucial. A recent study explored how hypertension affects lung function, revealing that high blood pressure doesn’t just strain the heart but also alters the mechanics of breathing.
Chasing Cholesterol | American Council on Science and Health
Oct 18, 2024 · Chasing Cholesterol. By Chuck Dinerstein, MD, MBA — Oct 18, 2024. Few remember the ambitious goal of the American Heart Association: to slash cardiovascular disease by 20% by 2020. That didn’t quite happen. The fight against heart disease has stalled, leaving experts scratching their heads and waving the prevention flag harder than ever.
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
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 ...
Following the Data: Newest COVID Vaccination Recommendations
Sep 19, 2023 · Last week, the FDA and CDC presented their recommendations for the newest round of COVID-19 vaccines. As with everything COVID, there are proponents and detractors, or, putting it another way, both knowledgeable experts and disinformation-spreading attention-seekers. The reality is that a group of experts made a judgment based on actual data.
Pandemic of Distrust: Americans Have Little Faith In Public …
May 13, 2021 · On the heels of a new survey, public health experts say partisan politics crippled America's pandemic response. At the same time, they want federal agencies like the FDA and CDC to tackle incendiary political issues including racism, gun violence and climate change. Trying to solve these partisan problems won't improve the credibility of …
Are the EPA’s Latest Lead Rules the Right Approach?
Nov 4, 2024 · The Lead and Copper Improvement Act now requires all lead service lines to be replaced within 10 years and lowered the “action level” from 15 to 10 ppb (parts per billion). The EPA’s estimated cost is between $1.5 and $2 billion annually [2], although estimates by counties are roughly double that at $3 to $4.9 billion annually.
Opioid Bogeymen: ACSH Advisor Takes Mayo Clinic to Task, for Its …
Nov 4, 2024 · It seems the Mayo Clinic is more interested in spinning a cautionary tale than sticking to the facts about opioid use for pain relief – and Red Lawhern isn't letting it off the hook. In his latest article, the ACSH advisor calls out Mayo for promoting the fear-laden idea that opioid prescriptions practically guarantee addiction, or worse. It …
Anti-Fluoridation Advocates Celebrate
Sep 30, 2024 · Anti-Fluoridation Advocates Celebrate. In a groundbreaking ruling, a judge found that fluoride in drinking water poses an "unreasonable risk" to children's IQs, forcing the EPA to rethink its fluoride regulations. With the ghost of "Chevron Deference" barely cold, the anti-fluoride movement is savoring its triumph in a decades-long battle.