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ACSH Science Dispatch

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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00:46:53

Trouble With Rapid Drug Tests; Fabricating COVID-19...

ACSH Science Dispatch ·

2023/10/30

Roadside drug tests are unreliable, so why are they so widely used in the US? Researchers who make "health disparities" the focus of their work sometimes misrepresent their results. Here's a textbook example from a study that used pulse oximetry to measure disparities in COVID treatment.

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00:42:10

Good News About Flu Shots; The Sudafed PE Debacle

ACSH Science Dispatch ·

2023/10/12

Flu shots perform inconsistently because it's hard to anticipate which strains of the virus will be circulating in a given year. So far in 2023, it appears that the latest round of vaccines are working well. The FDA has determined that Sudafed PE doesn't work. Questions and accusations are flying as a result: why were we sold a useless decongestant in the first place? And more importantly, who's to blame for this public health blunder?

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00:52:29

Tylenol, The Useless Analgesic? Suing Doctors For...

ACSH Science Dispatch ·

2023/09/26

Evidence suggests that Tylenol isn't an effective pain reliever in many cases, so why do doctors rely on it post-surgery? When it comes to treating and discussing COVID-19, do doctors have the right to speak freely, even when they dissent from accepted medical wisdom?

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00:51:24

Charging Doctors With Manslaughter; Science...

ACSH Science Dispatch ·

2023/09/19

In the wake of hurricane Katrina in 2005, a physician was charged with manslaughter for administering morphine and another drug to patients who couldn't leave the hospital during the disaster. Was she alleviating their pain and anxiety or trying to kill them? Many news outlets are paid to slant their science coverage. How did that happen?

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00:28:17

New COVID Surge Coming? Raw Oysters Are Gross—And...

ACSH Science Dispatch ·

2023/09/07

Some indicators suggest that we're in for a potentially serious fall COVID surge. How fearful should we be? On a lighter note, are you risking your health every time you eat raw oysters? Maybe not, but at least one scientist thinks this particular seafood is "gross."

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00:52:26

Synthetic Embryos coming soon? 'Painkiller':...

ACSH Science Dispatch ·

2023/08/25

Recent breakthroughs in stem-cell research have raised the prospect of one day "breeding" humans and growing organs in a lab. How realistic are these scenarios? Netflix just released an embarrassing miniseries about the opioid epidemic. Let's take a closer look at the show's claims.

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00:27:37

IARC's Defective Aspartame-Cancer Study; In Defense...

ACSH Science Dispatch ·

2023/08/10

The International Agency for Research on Cancer's (IARC) conclusion that the sweetener aspartame "possibly" causes cancer is definitely stupid. You can eat a diet consisting of 91 percent 'ultra-processed' food and be healthy, according to a new study. Let's take a closer look.

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00:40:29

BMI Is Racist? No, CDC, Men Can't Breastfeed

ACSH Science Dispatch ·

2023/08/01

The American Medical Association claims the body mass index (BMI) is "white supremacist" medicine, and the CDC says men can breastfeed babies. The public health establishment seems to have lost its grip on reality. How did this happen?

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00:30:49

AI's Growing (And Possibly) Harmful Impact On...

ACSH Science Dispatch ·

2023/07/24

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is playing an increasingly important role in health care. It could lower costs and streamline patient interactions—but the technology has a dark side, too. Critics of "ultra-processed" food often claim that certain snacks aren't even food. Let's debunk this myth, with a special focus on Pop-Tarts.

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00:39:03

Sucralose-Cancer Hysteria, Debunked; Time For Climate...

ACSH Science Dispatch ·

2023/07/10

A new health scare is brewing as reporters speculate about the cancer risk of consuming the sweetener sucralose. Is there any evidence behind the panic? No. A team of scientists recently argued that it's time for developed nations to pay reparations for causing climate change. Let's take a critical look at their claims.

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00:40:30

Cannabis Causes Schizophrenia? Not So Fast; Pfizer's...

ACSH Science Dispatch ·

2023/06/08

A recent study linking marijuana use to schizophrenia attracted widespread attention. Now that the excitement has died down, let's take a closer look at the science. How does Pfizer's weight-loss pill compare to Ozempic, the obesity treatment beloved celebrities the world over? Join host Cameron English as he sits down with Dr. Chuck Dinerstein to break down these stories on Episode 43 of the Science Dispatch podcast: Which Came First, the Cannabis or the Schizophrenia? Within the

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00:36:45

Danger of Tylenol In Opioids; J&J Drug Could Undo...

ACSH Science Dispatch ·

2023/05/09

Cutting the dose of Tylenol in opioids makes the drugs safer. Why? Pharma company J&J is developing a drug that could reduce liver damage caused by Tylenol—which J&J also sells. Join host Cameron English as he sits down with Dr. Josh Bloom to break down these stories on Episode 42 of the Science Dispatch podcast: Making Vicodin and Percocet Safer, By Reducing the Dose of Tylenol Lost in the discussion of the alleged danger of opioid medications is that most of them also contain

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00:41:50

Can COVID Improve Vaccine Development? California's...

ACSH Science Dispatch ·

2023/04/26

Dr. Tony Fauci, former head of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, recently acknowledged that the COVID shots didn't perform as well as public health experts hoped they would. What can policymakers learn from this controversial analysis? California is poised to ban five commonly used chemicals under the guise of protecting children. There's no science to justify the legislation. Join host Cameron English as he sits down with Dr. Chuck Dinerstein to break down these

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00:35:43

America's Troublesome Adderall Shortgage; EPA's...

ACSH Science Dispatch ·

2023/04/13

A concerning shortage of Adderall, one of the drugs commonly used to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), is putting patients at risk. What caused it, and how can we fix it? The EPA has set new guidelines to keep PFAS out of drinking water. There's a problem, however: the agency's standards are absurd. Join host Cameron English as he sits down with Dr. Chuck Dinerstein to break down these stories on Episode 40 of the Science Dispatch podcast: ACSH Asks Where's the

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00:35:19

Masks Prevent COVID? A Friendly Debate; Don't Fall...

ACSH Science Dispatch ·

2023/04/05

Does masking reduce the transmission of SARS-CoV-2? The Cochrane Collaboration tried to analyze the messy evidence around that question and re-ignited an incendiary political debate. What conclusion should we draw from their findings? There's lots of misinformation out there; there's also rampant misinformation about that misinformation. Don't be fooled by either of them. Join host Cameron English as he sits down with Dr. Chuck Dinerstein to break down these stories on Episode 39 of

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00:31:19

'Woke' Policies Harm Public Health? FDA's Silly...

ACSH Science Dispatch ·

2023/03/24

Social justice advocates continue to demand that professions like medicine become more 'diverse.' Critics contend this development could bring unqualified physicians into the profession and jeopardize public health. Should we be worried? The FDA wants to label certain foods in the grocery store "healthy." It's an awful idea. Join host Cameron English as he sits down Dr. Chuck Dinerstein to break down these stories on Episode 38 of the Science Dispatch podcast: Woke

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00:26:19

Erythritol Probably Doesn't Cause Heart Disease;...

ACSH Science Dispatch ·

2023/03/16

Panicked headlines recently warned that the popular artificial sweetener erythritol could increase heart-disease risk. The study that generated these claims in no way supports that possibility. Dietary supplements are a multi-billion-dollar industry; they've also killed people. Do they need more regulatory oversight? Join host Cameron English as he sits down with Dr. Chuck Dinerstein to break down these stories on Episode 37 of the Science Dispatch podcast: Debunking the Erythritol

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00:31:59

Tylenol After Surgery Is Useless; CVS Sued For...

ACSH Science Dispatch ·

2023/03/09

Drug store conglomerate CVS displays real pain relievers next to useless homeopathic "remedies." A lawsuit could put an end to that marketing practice. Will Tylenol alleviate severe pain? It will not, yet patients are routinely given the drug after major surgery. Thank your congressman for such insanity. Join host Cameron English as he sits down Dr. Josh Bloom to break down these stories on episode 36 of the Science Dispatch podcast: No, Homeopathic 'Remedies' and OTC Drugs Don't Belong on the

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00:28:51

Peer-Reviewed' Science Ain't So Scientific; Alcohol...

ACSH Science Dispatch ·

2023/02/27

Peer-review is supposed to keep sloppy and fraudulent research out of academic journals. Sadly, the process fails all too frequently. What can we do to prevent further corruption of our science publications? Consumers often avoid supposedly harmful chemicals to reduce their cancer risk—then they drink alcohol, a well-known carcinogen, without a second thought. Why? Join host Cameron English as he sits down Dr. Chuck Dinerstein to break down these stories on episode 35 of the Science Dispatch

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00:27:47

Solving America's Drug Shortage; Biden's Bioeconomy...

ACSH Science Dispatch ·

2023/02/15

America is facing a critical shortage of many medically important drugs. The good news? There's a simple solution if we're willing to implement it. The Biden Administration is poised to invest billions of dollars in America's "bioeconomy." Will this really boost the US biotech sector, or just waste valuable resources that should be spent elsewhere? Join host Cameron English as he sits down Dr. Henry Miller to break down these stories on episode 34 of the Science Dispatch podcast: Drug Shortages

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