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.
Airborne Transmission of COVID-19 - American Council on …
Aug 26, 2021 · Airborne Transmission of COVID-19. By Chuck Dinerstein, MD, MBA — Aug 26, 2021. COVID-19 has brought into sharp relief how little we know about the transmission of respiratory viruses. The pandemic has afforded a great opportunity to improved our knowledge and understanding. A new review summarizes the state of our wisdom.
Fact-Checking The Fact-Checkers: What Do Studies Say About …
Aug 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.
Obesity: Lack of Will, Poor Lifestyle Choice, or Disease?
Jul 28, 2021 · The Council found designating obesity as a disease would bring “greater investments by government and the private sector to develop and reimburse obesity treatments.”. That includes medications, surgery, and obesity prevention programs. It might also mean that discrimination based on body weight might be illegal.
Global Warming: It’s Complicated - American Council on Science …
Oct 11, 2024 · Global warming, a topic that’s simultaneously about science and politics. The media loves to spin a nice, tidy solution: stop burning fossil fuels, cut CO2, and voilà — problem solved! Except, there’s a little more to it. From methane to black carbon, volcanic eruptions, and even the occasional El Niño throwing a tantrum, the planet’s warming is more like a …
Eating Out is Killing You - American Council on Science and Health
Mar 29, 2021 · The Results. Participants were followed for an average of eight years or more, and during this period, there were 511 cardiovascular deaths and 638 deaths from cancer. Compared to those who dined out less than once a week, individuals dining out two or more times per day were 50% more likely to die.
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.
COVID-19, Viral Load and Shedding: An Update
Nov 25, 2020 · The static picture. COVID-19 RNA hung around for about 17 days in general. Shedding of RNA could go on for 83 days in the upper respiratory tracts (nose and throat) and 60 days in the lower respiratory tract (associated with sputum). It could be found for up to 60 days in the blood and 4 months in the stool. Shedding duration increased with age ...
Arsenic is Everywhere! - American Council on Science and Health
Feb 27, 2024 · Arsenic, the chemical element (As) thirty-three in the periodic table, combines with oxygen, chlorine, and sulfur in the environment to form inorganic arsenic compounds. These compounds may be present as solid minerals or dissolved in water. Inorganic arsenic is the most toxic form of arsenic, with arsenic trioxide being the most common form.
Social Media Use Causes Depression And Suicide? It's A …
Jun 24, 2021 · How does frequent social media use impact our mental health? A recent study attempted to pinpoint the effects of spending hours on Twitter and Facebook, but the inherent difficulty in analyzing human behavior limits our ability to find a precise answer.