Thorough review supports GMO safety

By ACSH Staff — Mar 25, 2014
Ever since the first genetically-engineered (GMO) crop was introduced in 1996, nay-sayers and fear-mongers have busied themselves trying to convince the public that foods produced by such means are, if not deadly, at least bound to have negative health effects. Even though no science supports their position, these folks have forged ahead, and unfortunately have made some headway.

Ever since the first genetically-engineered (GMO) crop was introduced in 1996, nay-sayers and fear-mongers have busied themselves trying to convince the public that foods produced by such means are, if not deadly, at least bound to have negative health effects. Even though no science supports their position, these folks have forged ahead, and unfortunately have made some headway.

Tons of toxic nicotine is out there care in handling is required. Meanwhile, keep on vaping!

By ACSH Staff — Mar 24, 2014
Another scare story about toxic nicotine poisonings: another epidemic without any actual victims. But yes, do be careful! Some day, someone will be poisoned we re only human after all.

Another scare story about toxic nicotine poisonings: another epidemic without any actual victims. But yes, do be careful! Some day, someone will be poisoned we re only human after all.

Sovaldi $84,000 and still quite a bargain

By ACSH Staff — Mar 24, 2014
In the no good deed goes unpunished department, California s Gilead Sciences has come under attack by Congressman Henry Waxman a perennial critic of the drug industry. In this case, the issue is the price of Gilead s Sovaldi one of the most revolutionary new drugs to come along in some time.

In the no good deed goes unpunished department, California s Gilead Sciences has come under attack by Congressman Henry Waxman a perennial critic of the drug industry. In this case, the issue is the price of Gilead s Sovaldi one of the most revolutionary new drugs to come along in some time.

Possible new benefit of bariatric surgery: Less uterine cancer

By ACSH Staff — Mar 24, 2014
Bariatric surgery (weight-loss surgery) is widely acknowledged as an effective treatment for obesity, especially for individuals

Bariatric surgery (weight-loss surgery) is widely acknowledged as an effective treatment for obesity, especially for individuals

Feeding the world with agricultural biotechnology

By ACSH Staff — Mar 24, 2014
CALIFORNIA DROUGHT REINFORCES URGENCY FOR GENETICALLY MODIFIED FARMING NEW YORK, March 21, 2014 -- National Agriculture Day (March 25) arrives as legions of

CALIFORNIA DROUGHT REINFORCES URGENCY FOR GENETICALLY MODIFIED FARMING
NEW YORK, March 21, 2014 -- National Agriculture Day (March 25) arrives as legions of