For America s Youth Marijuana is a Gateway...to Alcohol!

By ACSH Staff — Jul 08, 2015
Politicians and community leaders have long used the line that marijuana is a gateway drug when trying to sound tough on drugs. The idea is that marijuana makes you more sensitized toward trying harder and potentially more dangerous drugs. Some data back this up as most hard drug users also used marijuana. However, the overwhelming majority of marijuana users never progress to other drugs, which has lead many to back down on the gateway claim. But a new st

Politicians and community leaders have long used the line that marijuana is a gateway drug when trying to sound tough on drugs. The idea is that marijuana makes you more sensitized toward trying harder and potentially more dangerous drugs. Some data back this up as most hard drug users also used marijuana.
However, the overwhelming majority of marijuana users never progress to other drugs, which has lead many to back down on the gateway claim. But a new st

FDA OKs Entresto, a 2-drug combo which reduces heart failure death and disability

By ACSH Staff — Jul 08, 2015
A newly-approved Novartis drug combination showed impressive efficacy in reducing cardiac death and morbidity from congestive heart failure, one of the most common ailments taking the lives and health of America s senior population.

A newly-approved Novartis drug combination showed impressive efficacy in reducing cardiac death and morbidity from congestive heart failure, one of the most common ailments taking the lives and health of America s senior population.

Scientists think they have an origin story for celiac disease

By Nicholas Staropoli — Jul 08, 2015
The evolution and spread of genetic disease is fascinating because genetic diseases (spread through inheritance only) really shouldn't exist. They are caused by having alleles (versions of a gene) that are detrimental to health and biological fitness, so they should not remain established in a population.

The evolution and spread of genetic disease is fascinating because genetic diseases (spread through inheritance only) really shouldn't exist. They are caused by having alleles (versions of a gene) that are detrimental to health and biological fitness, so they should not remain established in a population.

Wall Street Journal Cites ACSH On Tobacco Harm Reduction

By ACSH Staff — Jul 08, 2015
In April 2014, the FDA proposed rules that would require e-cigarettes, including liquid nicotine and devices, to be approved by the agency. That would be a challenge, e-cigarette manufacturers say, because the FDA has never approved a new tobacco product. Companies would have six months after the FDA completes its rules to register products and ingredients with the agency, and two years to complete the process of seeking approval which they may or may not get.

In April 2014, the FDA proposed rules that would require e-cigarettes, including liquid nicotine and devices, to be approved by the agency. That would be a challenge, e-cigarette manufacturers say, because the FDA has never approved a new tobacco product.
Companies would have six months after the FDA completes its rules to register products and ingredients with the agency, and two years to complete the process of seeking approval which they may or may not get.

The detrimental effects of junk science

By ACSH Staff — Jul 07, 2015
An informative Washington Examiner article by T. Becket Adams hits the nail on the head in explaining the major problem plaguing science that ACSH has worked to combat: junk studies, and the sloppy media coverage that ensues. The piece also includes quotes from many experts associated with ACSH.

An informative Washington Examiner article by T. Becket Adams hits the nail on the head in explaining the major problem plaguing science that ACSH has worked to combat: junk studies, and the sloppy media coverage that ensues. The piece also includes quotes from many experts associated with ACSH.

Urologist calls for a re-evaluation of PSA for prostate cancer screening. Really?

By ACSH Staff — Jul 07, 2015
Since about 1990, the PSA blood test has been dramatically over-utilized as a screening test for prostate cancer. That changed in 2012 when a federal panel advised against its routine use. Now, a urologist says, let s try PSAs again. Really?

Since about 1990, the PSA blood test has been dramatically over-utilized as a screening test for prostate cancer. That changed in 2012 when a federal panel advised against its routine use. Now, a urologist says, let s try PSAs again. Really?

NBC news confuses the issue of cancer death rates

By ACSH Staff — Jul 07, 2015
If you just read the headline, you d be confused. It says More People Dying From Cancer, But the Risk is Lower. Sounds like a total contradiction, but it s a red herring.

If you just read the headline, you d be confused. It says More People Dying From Cancer, But the Risk is Lower. Sounds like a total contradiction, but it s a red herring.

The Vegan Diet Is Not For Kids

By ACSH Staff — Jul 07, 2015
A couple who had adapted the vegan diet fad in Pisa, Italy had to rush their infant to a hospital because their child was suffering from severe malnutrition. At 11 months, the child could not sit up or crawl.

A couple who had adapted the vegan diet fad in Pisa, Italy had to rush their infant to a hospital because their child was suffering from severe malnutrition. At 11 months, the child could not sit up or crawl.

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