ACSH

American Council on Science and Health. Science and consumer advocates since 1978. We separate facts from myths and debunk junk science.

[ACSH @ACSHorg]

Diesel used to be cheaper than gas. Not anymore.

Both fuels come from crude oil, so why the big price difference?

Chemistry deserves much of the blame. Dr. @JoshBloomACSH explains. https://t.co/rwvPV1Feyy

[ACSH @ACSHorg]

There's lots of speculation about Jalen Hurt's season-ending injury.

Our vascular surgeon offers an insider's view of what might be happening. https://t.co/iJ88XcdFC7

[ACSH @ACSHorg]

Sugar doesn't feed breast cancer.

The internet serves up deceptive claims. We interview experts who slap them down. 🤚💥

[@camjenglish @camjenglish]

Does sugar "fuel" breast cancer?

"That is a total myth," says Dr. Mansi Vaishnav, a radiologist specializing in breast imaging.

Check out this week's @ACSHorg Mom Pod with @adolaskie. Full episode below.

[ACSH @ACSHorg]

"I think the benefits of eating berries outweigh any theoretical risk posed by pesticide residues..."

[@camjenglish @camjenglish]

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. https://t.co/Y3YOKUx3dn

[ACSH @ACSHorg]

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.

[RealClearScience @RCScience]

"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 https://t.co/LYXjpPdcnq

[ACSH @ACSHorg]

@simonmaechling Do your research, but be honest.

More times than not, you'll see that the experts were right.

[ACSH @ACSHorg]

@stkirsch The doctors on our team say you're badly mistaken here. No pre-print will change the facts.

[ACSH @ACSHorg]

Doctors are "pharma shills."

Doctors don't understand nutrition.

Doctors just prescribe pills.

Too many myths to count.

[Simon Maechling @simonmaechling]

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.

[ACSH @ACSHorg]

Scared of pesticides on food?

We just did a deep dive on @SactownTalks you may find helpful.

[@camjenglish @camjenglish]

"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. https://t.co/VV2IRgvRi2

[ACSH @ACSHorg]

@ellynarizona @DavidESmitty It makes absolutely zero sense. "All doctors are stupid and evil unless they agree with me."

[ACSH @ACSHorg]

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.

[Jake Shields @jakeshieldsajj]

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

[ACSH @ACSHorg]

@ellynarizona @DavidESmitty Correct. Plus the allegation that doctors (like ours) would continue endorsing vaccines they knew were killing infants is ridiculous.

[@JoshBloomACSH @JoshBloomACSH]

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.

[Liza Lockwood @DrLizaMD]

Fascinating discussion on lots of controversial topics.

Would love to hear your thoughts.

Have a listen!👇🏽

[ACSH @ACSHorg]

Full episode here: https://t.co/QrdIyovhD8

[ACSH @ACSHorg]

'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

[ACSH @ACSHorg]

@DavidESmitty We'll miss you. We've been pro-vaccine for as long as you've followed us.

Jake is wrong, and it's shameful to use SIDS the way he is.

[ACSH @ACSHorg]

@Southernvaper1 @Nature Glad to hear it! Please share it far and wide.

[ACSH @ACSHorg]

@jakeshieldsajj You're a dopamine-chasing clown.

Losing a child to SIDS crushes parents, and here you are farming their suffering for engagement.