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ACSH Science Dispatch

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Obesity
Addiction
Sugar
Pharmaceutical Industry
Nutrition Policy
Nsaids
Insurance Companies
Red Dye Number Three
Public Health
Opioid Use Disorder
Cardiovascular Disease
Covid-19
The Lancet
Personal Responsibility
Health Care Costs
Bariatric Surgery
Dr. Andrew Kolodny
Delaney Clause
Toxicology
Gatorade

Health scares seem to lurk around every corner these days. From "toxic" pesticides to "ultra-processed" foods and BPA, the list of things that can supposedly kill us is endless. How do you spot genuine threats amid all the clickbait? Join the American Council on Science and Health each week as we separate science fact from science fiction.

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The trillions of microbes that live in and on the human body—collectively known as the microbiome—appear to have profoundly important effects on our health. This raises a potential concern: some of our most significant public health interventions—vac... more

How much fiber do you really need to maintain optimal metabolic health? Ferocious partisans on either side of the debate will give you opposing answers, each supported by superficially compelling scientific evidence. But who's actually telling you th... more

In early October, Brazil faced a nationwide health emergency as adulterated alcohol, primarily white spirits like vodka and cachaça, was laced with toxic methanol—an industrial chemical used to falsely boost alcohol content.

Authorities suspect org... more

Yet another junk epidemiological study claims that "ultra-processed" foods are addictive. The research is little more than a conclusion desperately in search of evidence. Let's take a look at its critical flaws.

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Recent Guests

Dr. Josh Bloom
Director of Chemical and Pharmaceutical Sciences
American Council on Science and Health
Episode: Harmful Mercury In Flu Shots? Nope. Here's The Chemistry You Should Know
Dr. Josh Blue
Chemist and contributor to the discussion on kidney stones
American Council on Science and Health
Episode: The Chemistry of Kidney Stones—And How to Avoid Them
Dr. Jeffrey Singer
Senior Fellow at the Cato Institute and contributor to ACSH
Cato Institute
Episode: s A Heroin Resurgence Cutting Overdose Deaths?
Dr. Barbara Billauer
Resident legal scholar at ACSH
American Council on Science and Health
Episode: Should Scientists Deliberately Give People COVID?

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Cameron English
Co-host of a podcast focusing on public health topics, critical examination of current health trends and misinformation.
Dr. Chuck Dinerstein
Co-host of a podcast providing critical insights into health issues and medical controversies, with a focus on evidence-based medicine.

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Osteoarthritis—How Evolution Betrays Us In Old Age
Q: Has this been an evolving understanding?
There has been an openness to new ideas, but quantum shifts in understanding such as this one are slow to integrate into practice.
Osteoarthritis—How Evolution Betrays Us In Old Age
Q: How do you think a finding like this should or will influence caring for patients struggling with this condition?
Current symptomatic relief options will still need to be used, such as physical therapy and pain management, but recognition of underlying biophysiological issues may lead to new pharmacological approaches.
Online Gambling Surge—An Overlooked Public health Crisis
Q: What do you say to someone arguing that pre-existing mental health issues should not be blamed on the gaming industry?
Problematic gambling leads to social ill, often affecting those closest to the gambler, and it's prudent to allocate resources from gambling profits to mitigate this damage.
Online Gambling Surge—An Overlooked Public health Crisis
Q: Is this solvable?
The measures presented may not effectively solve the gambling issue because they haven't succeeded with other behavioral problems.
s A Heroin Resurgence Cutting Overdose Deaths?
Q: What would confirm Dr. Singer's thesis here?
We need more data over the next year or two to see how the mix of drug overdoses changes.

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This podcast prominently addresses contemporary health issues and scientific controversies, focusing on separating fact from fiction. Each episode engages with various health scares, analyzing topics such as pharmaceutical advertisements, dietary supplements, and emerging medical trends. The hosts critique sensationalist narratives surrounding health issues, encouraging listeners to adopt a critical thinking approach to health information, particularly in the context of prevailing misinformation. Notable discussions include the impact of technology on cognition, the implications of direct-to-consumer drug ads, and the consequences of new drugs and treatments, offering a balanced perspective in a landscape often dominated by alarmist rhetori... more

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