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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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00:22:26

Artificial Sweeteners Polluting The Environment?

ACSH Science Dispatch ·

2022/07/25

Is widespread use of artificial sweeteners polluting our drinking water? If so, what do we do about it? Join us on the latest episode of the Science Dispatch podcast as we take a critical look at the evidence.

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00:47:10

CRISPR Crops Boost Pesticide Use? No. Latest On COVID...

ACSH Science Dispatch ·

2022/07/18

The activist group GM has attacked gene-edited crops by alleging that they're designed to increase pesticide use. Is there any truth to this allegation? With millions of COVID vaccine doses administered since December 2020, what have we learned about the risks associated with the shots? Join ACSH directors of bio-sciences and medicine Cameron English and Dr. Chuck Dinerstein as they break down these stories on episode 12 of the Science Dispatch podcast: Myocarditis or Pericarditis Following mRNA

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00:50:30

Chemicals Don't Cause Obesity; Does An Omicron...

ACSH Science Dispatch ·

2022/07/11

Join ACSH directors of bio-sciences and chemistry, Cameron English and Dr. Josh Bloom, as they break down these stories: The 'Obesogen' Myth: Chemicals Don't Cause Weight Gain Environmental Working Group has again claimed that chemicals in food and consumer products are contributing to obesity. They are mistaken, embarrassingly so. Does An Omicron ‘Booster’ Make Sense? The FDA just voted to approve a different Covid vaccine; this one based on one of the Omicron subvariants. But the decision

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00:32:19

FDA Tries To Ban JUUL; Low-Nicotine Cigarettes Coming...

ACSH Science Dispatch ·

2022/07/05

The FDA recently attempted to ban JUUL vaping products and announced a proposal to cut nicotine levels in combustible cigarettes. The policies are designed to reduce tobacco use—but will they? We have our doubts. Stories discussed on this episode Let's talk about nicotine Nicotine has been in the news a lot between the plan to remove JUUL, a nicotine delivery system from the market, and the FDA proposal to require cigarettes to have lower nicotine levels. I asked myself a simple question for which I

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00:25:53

Blame Your Genes For Type 2 Diabetes? Go Vegan To...

ACSH Science Dispatch ·

2022/06/27

On episode 9 of the Science Dispatch Podcast, we examine data suggesting that type-2 diabetes may be due largely to genetics. We then break down a recent study which found that veganism leads to more weight loss than other common diets. Join ACSH directors of bio-sciences and medicine, Cameron English and Dr. Chuck Dinerstein, as they break down these stories: Good Genes, Good Diet ... or Both? Good genes and a good diet should spare most of us from developing Type II diabetes. The popular

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00:42:47

Paxlovid's Waning Efficacy? Epoch Times'...

ACSH Science Dispatch ·

2022/06/21

On episode 8 of the Science Dispatch Podcast, we examine recent claims about the efficacy of Paxlovid. Is the COVID-19 drug as effective as experts thought it'd be? We then debunk an Epoch Times story alleging that the weedkiller glyphosate is lurking around every corner, just waiting to poison you and your children. Stories Discussed on this Episode: Paxlovid Doesn't Prevent You From Catching COVID. Here's Why That's Good News Reader Request: The Epoch Times' Glyphosate Hysteria Debunked

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00:27:55

Free Medical School Yields Better Health Care?...

ACSH Science Dispatch ·

2022/06/13

On episode 6 of the Science Dispatch Podcast, we review New York University's experiment to offer students free medical school, the goal being to push doctors into under-served communities and understaffed specialties. We then tackle a popular nutrition myth: the dementia-fighting benefits of blueberries. Articles discussed on this episode: The Impact of NYU's Match Blueberries: Miracle Food That Prevents Dementia? Unlikely

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00:37:25

Alopecia Areata At The Oscars; Fiber's Fading...

ACSH Science Dispatch ·

2022/06/09

On Episode 6 of the Science Dispatch Podcast, ACSH contributor Susan Goldhaber explains the genetic underpinnings of Alopecia areata, an autoimmune disease affecting some 2.5 million Americans—including Jada Pinkett Smith. Now that Will Smith's so-called "slap heard 'round the world" has faded from the headlines, let's discuss the science behind the infamous Oscar meltdown. We then examine fiber's exaggerated health benefits and the anti-GMO movement's descent into obscurity. Stories discussed on

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00:40:19

'Radium Girls'—The Troubling History Of Courtroom...

ACSH Science Dispatch ·

2022/06/07

On Episode 5 of the Science Dispatch Podcast, ACSH contributor Dr. Barbara Billauer recounts the tragic story of the "Radium Girls," a cohort of young women who were gradually sickened and killed by occupational radium exposure in the early 20th century. Subsequent research has shown that their employers knew the girls were at risk, but denied culpability and continuously assured them that all was well. These shocking developments changed the way we view occupational health and safety—providing the

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00:34:29

COVID Boosters And Herd Immunity; Obesity Denial And...

ACSH Science Dispatch ·

2022/06/01

On Episode 4 of the ACSH Science Dispatch Podcast, we examine the need for COVID boosters and the increasingly irrelevant concept of herd immunity. We then dive into an incendiary discussion about the social-justice-inspired effort to deny the risks of obesity, and "cancel culture" in science. Stories discussed: The Concept of Classical Herd Immunity May Not Apply What to Do About the Second Booster? Woke Science Denial: Social Justice Comes for 'Obesity,' and Other Harmful Language Silencing

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00:30:24

Ukraine War Exposes Anti-GMO Folly; Giant Spiders And...

ACSH Science Dispatch ·

2022/05/23

On Episode 3 of the ACSH Science Dispatch Podcast, we examine how food shortages caused by the Ukraine war have pressured Europe to abandon its long-held GMO phobia. Is this the silver lining of a tragic situation? We then discuss the value of pesticides, using a recent NPR story about giant spiders as a springboard. Ukraine War Exposes Folly of Anti-GMO Protectionism Beyond needless loss of life, the war in Ukraine has caused a trade war that could slash global food production, taking the greatest

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00:25:01

Nonsensical Vaccine Mandates; Diet Soda Promotes...

ACSH Science Dispatch ·

2022/05/16

On Episode 2 of the ACSH Science Disptach Podcast, we examine New York City's now-defunct COVID vaccine mandate. Did it work, why or why not? We then dive into recent research showing that, despite popular claims to the contrary, diet soda can help you safely lose weight. Show notes: New York's Sports Vaccine Mandates Are Just Plain Nuts Diet Soda Wars: Do Sugar Substitutes Promote Obesity? Join our Dispatch newsletter to get these stories and more delivered right to your inbox.

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00:22:07

'MathMagic': Lead exposure destroys 825 million IQ...

ACSH Science Dispatch ·

2022/04/19

How many IQ points have Americans lost due to lead exposure? A recent study put that figure at 824,097,690 million, though its conclusion probably doesn't mean what you think it means. Another recent paper also grabbed headlines by suggesting that consuming even small quantities of alcohol can shrink your brain. It's a shocking conclusion—and probably incorrect. Join the American Council on Science and Health as we take a critical look at the evidence behind these misunderstood studies. Show

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