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.
Following the Data: Newest COVID Vaccination Recommendations
WEBSep 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 …
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 …
Our Team - American Council on Science and Health
WEBThom 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
Disease - American Council on Science and Health
WEBAging Is Not as Simple as Ticking Clocks and Wrinkling Skin. Aging is a complex process involving many variables interacting in linear and nonlinear ways closely linked with nearly all diseases. Understanding aging’s molecular changes is critical to increasing the health span. Podcast: Sitting More Deadly Than Smoking, HIV?
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 ...
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 ...
Waterborne Diseases: Still a Challenge - American Council on …
WEBFeb 21, 2023 · Waterborne Diseases: Still a Challenge. By Susan Goldhaber MPH — Feb 21, 2023. One of our nation’s greatest public health achievements of the 20th century was drinking water disinfection, which was key in eliminating cholera and typhoid as leading disease killers in the US. Waterborne diseases worldwide remain a significant problem.
The ACSH Top 10 Count-Up: 5 to 1
WEBDec 29, 2022 · Let’s continue our countdown of the top articles written by ACSH this year. Image by Mohamed Hassan from Pixabay. 5. Susan Goldhaber returns with an article on science in the courtroom, specifically that perennial toxic bad boy, glyphosate. There is a great deal of science, epidemiology, and statistics to understand why glyphosate is or is ...
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