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 junk science and exaggerated health scares.
About ACSH | American Council on Science and Health
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 American Council on Science and Health
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
ACSH Explains: The Bioethics of Medical Freedom versus Public …
3 days ago · The surge in the “medical freedom” movement has thrust the tension between individual liberty and public health into the spotlight. At its core, this debate questions whether personal autonomy can—or should—supersede collective responsibility, especially in the face of public health crises. As courts increasingly favor individual rights, bioethics offers a …
Contact ACSH | American Council on Science and Health
To reach an ACSH staff member for a media opportunity, please contact Director of Communications Erik Lief: [email protected] For all other information call (212) 362-7044 or send an email to [email protected].
Our Team - American Council on Science and Health
Thom Golab - President; Henry Miller, MD, MS - Glenn Swogger Distinguished Fellow; Josh Bloom, Ph.D. - Director of Chemical and Pharmaceutical Sciences; Cheryl E. Martin - Director of Operations; Cameron English - Director of Bio-Sciences; Chuck Dinerstein, M.D. - Director of Medicine; Erik Lief - Director of Communications; Julie Kasel - Research Associate; Contact Info
Bioethics and public health - American Council on Science and …
Recent reports document the surging popularity of the “medical freedom” movement, which believes public health regulations interfere with their mantra of “my body, my choice.” This translates into self-serving anti-vax stances, opposition to ...
Counting Minutes: How Smoking and Food Choices Shape Our …
Jan 7, 2025 · Everyday choices — from lighting a cigarette to grabbing a quick snack — can, in our data-driven world, carry a measurable cost in minutes, shaved off or added to our health and lifespan. Are your daily small decisions adding or subtracting? Inhaling hot gases of combustion is considered an ...
Reflections on Some Themes from 2024
Dec 26, 2024 · As eventful as 2024 has been regarding the law and bioethics of scientific matters, 2025 promises to be even more “exciting,” assuming that RFK Jr. and his cohorts assume health decision-making status. Precedent set by the Supreme Court may well be turned on its head – at least as far as FDA drug and vaccine approvals go. It might be worthwhile to reflect on how the law morphed over the ...
Why was the American Council on Science and Health created?
Where did the American Council on Science and Health come from? The Council s founder, Dr. Elizabeth Whelan, described the American Council on Science and Health s origins, mission, and even detractors in this essay written on the occasion of our 25th anniversary in 2003: A 25th Anniversary Commentary from Dr. Elizabeth Whelan President, Co-Founder American Council on Science and Health: