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 ...
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 ...
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?
COVID Vaccination Mandates in Nursing Homes Improved Patient …
Dec 17, 2024 · Voluntary COVID vaccination mandates for staff in nursing homes during the pandemic were important. There was no evidence that the marginally increased staff turnover at vaccine-mandated facilities compromised patient care while there were positive effects of employer-imposed vaccination mandates. Nursing home residents experienced a significant reduction in both COVID infections and mortality.
Podcast: Have We Lost the Battle Against Cardiovascular Disease?
Nov 25, 2024 · Join Cameron English and Dr. Chuck Dinerstein on Episode 98 of the Science Dispatch podcast as they discuss: Chasing Cholesterol; Few remember the ambitious goal of the American Heart Association: to slash cardiovascular disease by 20% by 2020.
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 ...
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.
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
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 …