Phthalates given a reprieve by the EU surprisingly, given European devotion to the Precautionary Principle

By ACSH Staff — Jul 02, 2014
Denmark s political agenda against endocrine disrupting phthalates brought to a halt by the authorities of the EU. Wiser heads prevail, unusual over there, but there is no solid evidence that phthalate plasticizers are harmful.

Denmark s political agenda against endocrine disrupting phthalates brought to a halt by the authorities of the EU. Wiser heads prevail, unusual over there, but there is no solid evidence that phthalate plasticizers are harmful.

Bone marrow transplantation seems to help adults with sickle cell disease

By ACSH Staff — Jul 02, 2014
A small study conducted by the National Institutes of Health shows bone marrow transplantation as an effective means to treat severe sickle cell

A small study conducted by the National Institutes of Health shows bone marrow transplantation as an effective means to treat severe sickle cell

Survey of Ob. docs fails to find many who discuss chemicals with moms-to-be

By ACSH Staff — Jul 01, 2014
Survey says: the overwhelming majority of Ob-Gyns don t discuss toxic chemicals with moms-to-be. The activists spin: Most Ob docs are not up on these risks. Really? Maybe not as up as EWG!

Survey says: the overwhelming majority of Ob-Gyns don t discuss toxic chemicals with moms-to-be. The activists spin: Most Ob docs are not up on these risks. Really? Maybe not as up as EWG!

The re-emergence of vaccine preventable diseases

By ACSH Staff — Jul 01, 2014
This year, our country has seen the highest incidence of measles 16 outbreaks and almost 500 reported cases since the year 2000 when the infection was declared eradicated in the

This year, our country has seen the highest incidence of measles 16 outbreaks and almost 500 reported cases since the year 2000 when the infection was declared eradicated in the

Clash of the docs re: screening pelvic exams

By ACSH Staff — Jul 01, 2014
In 2012 the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) promoted annual screening pelvic examinations for non-pregnant women over the age of 21. This recommendation was reaffirmed in 2014.On the other hand, the American College of Physicians (ACP) recently reviewed the efficacy of such screening exams, and recommended against them ...

In 2012 the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) promoted annual screening pelvic examinations for non-pregnant women over the age of 21. This recommendation was reaffirmed in 2014.On the other hand, the American College of Physicians (ACP) recently reviewed the efficacy of such screening exams, and recommended against them ...

Latest tobacco stats show minimal decline in adult smoking, uptick in e-cigs continues

By Gil Ross — Jun 30, 2014
The CDC releases stats on tobacco use in U.S. (The teen survey was reported 2 weeks ago). Cigarette smoking remains a major problem for over 40 million Americans, while officials foolishly, futilely seek to quash their potential salvation, e-cigarettes.

The CDC releases stats on tobacco use in U.S. (The teen survey was reported 2 weeks ago). Cigarette smoking remains a major problem for over 40 million Americans, while officials foolishly, futilely seek to quash their potential salvation, e-cigarettes.

FDA approves new rapid-acting insulin with a novel delivery method

By ACSH Staff — Jun 30, 2014
The FDA approved a new therapy last week to improve blood sugar control in patients with diabetes primarily type 1 (insulin-dependent). The drug, Afrezza, is a novel short acting insulin formulation administered by

The FDA approved a new therapy last week to improve blood sugar control in patients with diabetes primarily type 1 (insulin-dependent). The drug, Afrezza, is a novel short acting insulin formulation administered by

Dr. Miller nails it again with his take on genetic engineering

By ACSH Staff — Jun 30, 2014
California s drought has many impacts especially on agriculture. As Dr. Henry Miller, a physician and molecular biologist, research fellow at Stanford University's Hoover Institution (and former ACSH Trustee) points out, the anti-GMO crowd is making the situation worse.

California s drought has many impacts especially on agriculture. As Dr. Henry Miller, a physician and molecular biologist, research fellow at Stanford University's Hoover Institution (and former ACSH Trustee) points out, the anti-GMO crowd is making the situation worse.