Food & Nutrition

Let’s start by noting that the World Health Organization (WHO) recently warned against using artificial sweeteners for weight control. [1] What? I thought that was the whole purpose; I hear you saying. Well, not quite.

Join our directors of bio-sciences and medicine Cameron English and Dr. Chuck Dinerstein as they break down these stories on episode 19 of the Science Dispatch podcast.

Join ACSH directors of bio-sciences and chemistry Cameron English and Dr. Josh Bloom as they break down these stories on episode 18 of the Science Dispatch podcast:

We've reached a point where you must assume everything the media says about nutrition is false. This is a drastic but necessary assumption given the ridiculous headlines that routinely populate our news feeds.

Never let it be said that we at ACSH aren't at the forefront of indispensable science and medical news. Here's an item that all other science organizations badly missed. They can eat our dust.

Subsisting on fast food, soda, and candy is not a wise way to live. None of these foods are inherently harmful, though they should be consumed in moderation as part of a balanced diet.

The blog is on the FDA’s new material to increase “public and professional understanding of GMOs,” 

As an example, consider the following. “Health is the new religion.” – Phys.Org 

The study, published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Science (PNAS), presents a new tool for determining the environmental impact of the 57,000 typical food products found in UK grocery stores, specifically Tesco.

Join ACSH directors of bio-sciences and medicine Cameron English and Dr. Chuck Dinerstein as they break down these stories on episode 16 of the Science Dispatch podcast: