Chemicals & Chemistry

If elements could be diagnosed using the DSM-V, zinc would be a textbook case:Code F31.9 — Bipolar I Disorder, current or recent episode unspecified.

Four years ago, I wrote in an article, “One of society’s greatest challenges is understanding and determining what

Why Are Young People Getting Colon Cancer?

For an in-depth look, check out the original article by Stan Young. 

We’re looking at Prevagen, Oscillococcinum, homeopathic arnica, and alkaline water — and what happens when their claims meet basic chemistry, biology, and human physiology.

Baking at peak UV without protection will lead to burns, premature aging, and higher risk of skin cancer. Watch our video for more!

Join us on the Science Dispatch podcast as we discuss:

We've all heard someone say they got "sun poisoning." But is that actually a real medical condition—or just a really bad sunburn?

We at ACSH are not big on horoscopes, homeopathy, or Reiki, but we are into crystals. Not the kind where holding a crystal is supposed to shrink the bunions you developed in a past life.

Our story starts with “surfactants,” a term derived from “surface active agents.” These are molecules with one end being “hydrophilic”, meaning it is attracted to water, while the other “hydrophobic” end is attracted to oily substances or to air.