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.
The First-Ever Antiviral Treatment for RSV?
WEB1 day ago · EDP-323 is an investigational inhibitor of Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV), currently showing promising results in Phase 2a trials. While other RSV treatments and a vaccine are approved for prevention, EDP-323 could become the first antiviral drug specifically designed to treat RSV infections. The drug has shown a significant reduction in viral load and symptoms in early trials, positioning ...
Whatever Happened to Acid Rain? - American Council on …
WEBJul 9, 2021 · Acid rain also enhances the deposition of mercury, which has adverse effects on human health. Direct impacts on human health have also been documented. A severe episode of acid fog, the Great London Smog of 1952, resulted in an increase in the daily average death rate from 252 to approximately 1,000, and acid fog was r …
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.
Correlation is Not Causation - American Council on Science and …
WEBOct 20, 2021 · Correlation is Not Causation. By Susan Goldhaber MPH — Oct 20, 2021. "Synthetic chemical in consumer products linked to early death, study finds.” “People with the highest levels of phthalates had a greater risk of death from any cause, especially cardiovascular mortality, according to a study published today in a peer-reviewed journal.”.
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 …
A New Drug Offers Hope For A Common, Life-Threatening Liver …
WEBMar 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.
The Media and I: The Current State Of The COVID-19 Pandemic
WEBJan 25, 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.
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 ...
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 ...