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.
Reflections on Some Themes from 2024
2 days ago · As eventful as 2024 has been regarding the law and bioethics of scientific matters, 2025 promises to be even more “exciting,” assuming that RFK Jr. and his cohorts assume health decision-making status. Precedent set by the Supreme Court may well be turned on its head – at least as far as FDA drug and vaccine approvals go. It might be worthwhile to reflect on how the law morphed over the ...
Living Longer, Not Healthier: The Growing Gap Between Lifespan …
Dec 17, 2024 · As global life expectancy rises, so too does the number of years people spend burdened by chronic disease. Modern medicine has turned death sentences into "manageable conditions," but manage is the key word here. Should we measure population health solely on how long people live or shift our attention to the years they spend healthy and active?
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 soil, air, and drinking water, also has beneficial uses. How …
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 ...
Thinking Out Loud: Expertise and the Pandemic
4 days ago · What does it mean to be an expert in a world where credentials and experience are no longer enough to inspire confidence? The COVID-19 pandemic exposed the limits of traditional expertise, where even seasoned institutions like the CDC struggled to navigate novel and uncertain terrain. As the Great Barrington Declaration’s advocates step into leadership roles, we’re left questioning whether ...
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.
Air Pollution: Do Accidents Matter?
Mar 14, 2024 · As the Proposed National Ambient Air Quality Standards for Particulate Matter writes, "Scientific evidence shows that long- and short-term exposures to PM 2.5 can harm people’s health, leading to heart attacks, asthma attacks, and premature deaths.". There are several problems with this concept: Only long-term effects are at issue since no changes are proposed to the short-term (24-hour ...
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 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.
Who Do You Trust? (Science Edition)
Apr 29, 2024 · In a sea of skepticism, while politicians scrape the bottom of global trust rankings, scientists more frequently bask in the warm glow of public confidence. A recent study suggests that not all lab coats are created equal and that a moral …