American Council on Science and Health. Science and consumer advocates since 1978. We separate facts from myths and debunk junk science.
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"I think the benefits of eating berries outweigh any theoretical risk posed by pesticide residues..."
The benefit of eating berries outweighs the risk of pesticide exposure.
Mostly because the second one isn't real.
Chemist Joe Schwarcz of @McGillOSS explains why for @ACSHorg. acsh.org/news/2026/10/12/yik…
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Guard your heart! Treating cancer can damage your ticker.
As breast cancer awareness month continues, let's consider a risk many people overlook.
Cardio-oncologist Lance Berger tells @adolaskie how his team helps their patients survive this two-front battle—and thrive after it.
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"Self-driving cars promise fewer accidents, fewer injuries, and potentially thousands of lives saved. That sounds like good news for everyone—except perhaps the personal-injury lawyers whose livelihoods depend on crashes and harm." via @ACSHorg realclearscience.com/2026/10…
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Doctors are "pharma shills."
Doctors don't understand nutrition.
Doctors just prescribe pills.
Too many myths to count.
I want to hear from all the scientists on X.
Chemists. Biologists. Physicists. Engineers. Doctors. Researchers.
What is one thing the public consistently misunderstands about your field?
Let's make some actual expertise visible.
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Scared of pesticides on food?
We just did a deep dive on @SactownTalks you may find helpful.
"The world wants to kill your kids...All these things are scary!"
My view on pesticide safety changed when I had children.
I explain why and how on @SactownTalks with @HectorMBarajas. Full episode below. piped.video/QFHkz4gKapc?si=x4Gx…
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Yet the government dutifully collects unused opioids from people who haven’t the slightest clue that they’ll probably not get new ones when they really need them. It’s like giving back any unused portion of your paycheck.
Pain: 'Malignant as cancer'—and an overlooked cause of suicide by @LynnRWebsterMD
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Fascinating discussion on lots of controversial topics.
Would love to hear your thoughts.
Have a listen!👇🏽
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'Everything I disagree with is stupid unless proven otherwise!'
@FuchsWriter and @camjenglish explain why pro-science voices need to:
- Follow the evidence consistently
- Accept uncertainty where it exists
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Full episode here: acsh.org/news/2026/10/14/pod…
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Complete nonsense. And evil.
Losing a child to SIDS is a horror most people can't imagine (thankfully).
P.S. It's "VAERS," you oblivious meatball.
58% of babies who die of SIDS is within 3 days of getting vaccinated
78% of babies who die of SIDS is within 7 days of getting vaccinated
This isn't a fringe conspiracy this is from VERS an official government website
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Unpopular opinion: the "pro-science" crowd can be so skeptical that it ignores evidence in favor of ideology.
There's such a thing as too much skepticism.
Full episode below.
Debunking "junk science" is fun, and necessary.
But what happens when our skepticism goes too far?
"Skepticism can become more than a process for truth-finding...maybe even a brand or an identity," says veteran science journalist @FuchsWriter.
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She persisted through poverty, skepticism, and 25,000 failed attempts.
Ada Yonath unlocked one of biology’s most elusive structures: the ribosome, transforming our understanding of antibiotics.
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The internet might tell you diet soda causes weight gain.
The internet is fibbing.
Some people claim diet soda makes you fat.
That's dumb. It's like saying ice makes your drink warm.
Here's why: acsh.org/news/2026/10/13/die…
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Vitamin patches are expensive stickers.
Ignore the TikTok hype and focus on "stuff that's really not sexy," says Dr. Katie Suleta: good sleep, hydration, less caffeine, balanced diet.
Follow us and @adolaskie for more videos like this.
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Pain: 'Malignant as cancer'—and an overlooked cause of suicide by @LynnRWebsterMD
"Thousands of people who die by suicide experience chronic pain before they end their lives. It's a tragedy I've seen up close."
Excellent, if difficult, read by @LynnRWebsterMD for @ACSHorg. acsh.org/news/2026/10/06/pai…
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The plague is back but it's not black. It's worse.
Something potentially frightening is going on at a Russian lab.
One or more scientists have reportedly died, others are under quarantine, and pneumonic plague is being investigated as a possible explanation. Full story. 👇
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The two-cookie problem: how much ultra-processed food is too much?
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