Meat, Coffee Why Only Activists Pay Attention To IARC Claims

By Hank Campbell — Nov 02, 2015
Worried about meat and cancer? You don't need to fret International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC), a part of the World Health Organization, is in the health scare business, as its analysis of coffee shows.

Worried about meat and cancer? You don't need to fret International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC), a part of the World Health Organization, is in the health scare business, as its analysis of coffee shows.

Cigarette Smoking Declines, and Harm Reduction Helps

By Gil Ross — Nov 02, 2015
A recent CDC survey of adult behaviors found that more recent quitters, and those who have tried to quit, are using e-cigarettes.

A recent CDC survey of adult behaviors found that more recent quitters, and those who have tried to quit, are using e-cigarettes.

Media Hype: Not Every New Cancer Drug Is Awesome

By Gil Ross — Nov 02, 2015
A review of 100 news media articles on new cancer drugs found that about one-half described the subject drug in a superlative tone that was generally uncalled for and likely to generate false hope.

A review of 100 news media articles on new cancer drugs found that about one-half described the subject drug in a superlative tone that was generally uncalled for and likely to generate false hope.

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Armed or Amused: Linking Driving to Skin Cancer?

By ACSH Staff — Nov 02, 2015
While hardly comprehensive, British scientists have found an interesting way of determining a person's risk of developing skin cancer it involves moles, driving and where you do it. So if you're often behind the wheel, take a look at your right arm if you live in the United Kingdom or your left if you're in the United States.

While hardly comprehensive, British scientists have found an interesting way of determining a person's risk of developing skin cancer it involves moles, driving and where you do it. So if you're often behind the wheel, take a look at your right arm if you live in the United Kingdom or your left if you're in the United States.

Just Exercise: Strength Training May Help Preserve Brain Function In Seniors

By Gil Ross — Nov 01, 2015
It has long been known that aerobic/cardiovascular training confers benefits on mental functioning/brain health. A new study shows that resistance (weight) training also has brain benefits, although not as potent as aerobic training.

It has long been known that aerobic/cardiovascular training confers benefits on mental functioning/brain health. A new study shows that resistance (weight) training also has brain benefits, although not as potent as aerobic training.

Doe, A Deer, A Vampire Deer

By ACSH Staff — Oct 30, 2015
An unusual deer with fangs,would make Bambi from Disney sprint for his life, was spotted last year in a remote forest in Afghanistan. This mysterious and peculiar animal has survived decades of poaching and hunting.

An unusual deer with fangs,would make Bambi from Disney sprint for his life, was spotted last year in a remote forest in Afghanistan. This mysterious and peculiar animal has survived decades of poaching and hunting.