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.

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 ...

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

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 are healthy and active?

1 day ago · Warning! Sweeping changes in public health are on the rise. The latest word, according to Stat, is that the Department of Health and Human Services directed the CDC to curtail vaccine advertising and focus on informed consent. So, just what does that mean? Providing informed consent is a bedrock of ...

Jan 21, 2025 · The Lancet undertook an ambitious mission by assembling a commission of 58 experts from diverse geographies and fields of medical and scientific expertise. Their goal was to define obesity not merely as a risk factor but as a “standalone” disease.

1 day ago · Ah, the tangled web of history—where the guy who helped bring us leaded gasoline also played a role in cancer research. Meanwhile, neuroscientists confirm what we all suspected: our brains love a good script, whether it’s recalling childhood memories or deciding which subpar healthcare statement to ignore. And speaking of questionable judgment, ever wonder how a prison turned into Big ...

1 day ago · 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.

Feb 18, 2025 · 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.

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.