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.
Medicare Cuts In Physicians' Compensation Threaten Healthcare …
WEB6 hours ago · 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.
Fact-Checking The Fact-Checkers: What Do Studies Say About …
WEBAug 24, 2021 · When fact-checkers keep everybody honest, they play an important role in our public discourse. Sadly, they have done nothing of the sort during this pandemic, serving more as apologists for the CDC and other federal agencies than referees who correct false information no matter where it comes 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. ...
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 ...
Thinking Out Loud – Obesity - American Council on Science and …
WEB1 day ago · Obesity is defined as a BMI at or above the 95th percentile for children and teens of the same age and sex.”. It is not a behavior at all; it is a weight class. “Obesity is a medical condition characterized by the accumulation of excess body fat. It is typically the result of an imbalance between calorie intake and energy expenditure.”.
Anti-Fluoridation Advocates Celebrate | American Council on …
WEB1 day ago · 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.
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 …
Ischemic Heart Disease: The Copper Deficiency Theory
WEBJun 24, 2024 · Ischemic heart disease, the leading cause of death in the United States, has long puzzled researchers. While high serum cholesterol levels are linked to cardiovascular risk, the role of dietary fat remains unclear. The copper deficiency theory, suggesting a strong link between decreased copper intake since the 1930s and the rise of ischemic heart disease, can provide a new perspective on ...
COVID-19 - American Council on Science and Health
WEBThe Promise of a 'Universal' COVID Vaccine. We have learned a lot about the SARS-CoV-2 virus during the four years of the COVID-19 pandemic. Because the virus replicates its RNA and mutates in every infection, its spike proteins keep changing. Read more.